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RCMP officer charged with sexual assault back in Airdrie court Jan. 16

RCMP officer charged with sexual assault back in Airdrie court Jan. 16

Const. Bridget Morla was charged on Nov. 29, 2024, with two counts of sexual assault for an incident that allegedly took place in Airdrie on Dec. 3, 2022. She has since been released.
Northern Alberta man sentenced in sexual assault against developmentally disabled woman

Northern Alberta man sentenced in sexual assault against developmentally disabled woman

Due to time served the perpetrator will serve less than eight months more in jail.
Federal environment minister under fire for Alberta coal mine expansion near Hinton

Federal environment minister under fire for Alberta coal mine expansion near Hinton

"This is a shocking decision made by a government that tries to brand itself as a global climate leader."
Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

OTTAWA — The New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring down the Liberals in the next sitting of the House of Commons, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday.
Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta’s government is announcing new coal mining regulations, expected by the end of 2025, along with a round of consultations with industry players on how to implement them.
Chiniki, Goodstoney won't join Bearspaw’s Treaty 7 annuity class action

Chiniki, Goodstoney won't join Bearspaw’s Treaty 7 annuity class action

Chiniki, Goodstoney leaders say they weren't contacted about Bearspaws class-action lawsuit against the feds.
Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan but says there's no estimate on how much the province should get.
Viral video leads to arrest of youth in Central Alberta back alley attack

Viral video leads to arrest of youth in Central Alberta back alley attack

A video of an assault in Chestermere Dec. 16 has spread on social media and RCMP have received additional reports from concerned individuals who have seen the video.
No charges against Mounties in arrest of prominent Alberta chief

No charges against Mounties in arrest of prominent Alberta chief

Alberta's police watchdog says there's no evidence an offence was committed when Mounties used force to arrest a First Nation chief outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino in 2020.
Emaciated black bear cub rescued by Central Alberta rehab group

Emaciated black bear cub rescued by Central Alberta rehab group

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation in Madden, northwest of Calgary, has taken in an emaciated black bear found wandering alone near Barrhead, Alberta.
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