Month: May 2018

CALGARY — A wide-ranging report on the Calgary Police Service’s use of force makes 65 recommendations that touch on training, recruitment, equipment and oversight. An independent review by a retired Court of Queen’s Bench chief justice […]

EDMONTON — When Laura Frost first read about a person being killed by a cougar recently in Washington state, she was immediately reminded that the big cats can be anywhere. “We need to take it a […]

STANDOFF, Alta. — A life-and-death battle against drug dealers is being waged on the sprawling Blood reserve in southwestern Alberta, as officials struggle to keep deadly opioids away from its most vulnerable residents. Canada’s largest reserve has been on the front lines of […]

CALGARY — The president and CEO of WestJet says the threat of a strike by its pilots is over. Ed Sims said the Calgary-based airline and the union that represents the pilots have agreed to […]

COLEMAN, Alta. — Alberta has rescued its first orphaned black bear cub under a new policy that allows for private rehabilitation. Officials with the province say the bear was rescued yesterday by Fish and Wildlife […]

CALGARY — A former judge who asked why a sexual assault complainant didn’t resist by keeping her knees together is allowed to once again practise law in Alberta. The Law Society of Alberta approved the reinstatement of Robin Camp […]

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley won’t be at today’s meeting of the western premiers in Yellowknife, but she made some choice remarks about one of the leaders who will be there. Notley told reporters yesterday that B.C. […]

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says while other western premiers meeting in Yellowknife will be talking about how to spend money, she’ll be working in Alberta figuring out how to earn it. Notley said […]