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'Dismissed': Man convicted of murdering Alberta girlfriend in 2002 loses appeal

'Dismissed': Man convicted of murdering Alberta girlfriend in 2002 loses appeal

CALGARY — Alberta's top court has rejected the appeal of a man found guilty of beating and strangling his girlfriend to death more than two decades ago.
$25 million rebuilding plan in place for burned seniors complex

$25 million rebuilding plan in place for burned seniors complex

Fire razed St. Albert seniors building will be rebuilt as active adult luxury rental complex.
Author remembers what it was like to be with Terry Fox on Marathon of Hope

Author remembers what it was like to be with Terry Fox on Marathon of Hope

Bill Vigars accompanied Terry Fox on the Marathon of Hope for three months and has released a new book about his experiences.
Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

CALGARY — The Alberta government will immediately give families $2,000 for each child affected by an E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares, Premier Danielle Smith said Friday.
St. Albert MP calls election inquiry delay 'inexcusable'

St. Albert MP calls election inquiry delay 'inexcusable'

St. Albert Conservative MP Michael Cooper says that Liberals “made every effort” to conceal election interference, has no comment on resolutions targeted at transgender people.
Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap

Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap

EDMONTON — Most Albertans would support some kind of national cap on carbon emissions from the oil and gas sector, two new polls suggest.
Cochrane RCMP issue warrant for man wanted in firearms complaint

Cochrane RCMP issue warrant for man wanted in firearms complaint

Police have issued a warrant for Greg Deviat of Cochrane RCMP, but are asking the public to call and not approach the man, who is alleged to be involved in a firearms complaint that triggered an area of Cochrane to be ordered to shelter in place.
Wildfire smoke harmful to mental health, psychologist says

Wildfire smoke harmful to mental health, psychologist says

Missing the outdoors, fear about climate change: The smokiest summer on record is taking a heavy mental toll, says a St. Albert counsellor.
Missing Airdrie teen located safe and sound

Missing Airdrie teen located safe and sound

Charisma Henderson, who was reported missing in Airdrie on Sept. 12,  has been located safe. 
Athabasca RCMP investigating suspicious fire

Athabasca RCMP investigating suspicious fire

A family of seven escaped unharmed from their burning home in Athabasca, which had the words 'Go home' sprayed on the garage.
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