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BREAKING: Shots fired, Molotov cocktail thrown at Edmonton city hall

BREAKING: Shots fired, Molotov cocktail thrown at Edmonton city hall

One man is in custody and no injuries have been reported
Alberta woman refs the first Professional Women's Hockey League game

Alberta woman refs the first Professional Women's Hockey League game

St. Albert hockey referee Lacey Senuk dropped the puck on a new era of women's professional hockey Jan. 1 for the league's first game.
Alberta town's plebiscite on rainbow flags and crosswalk happening Feb. 22

Alberta town's plebiscite on rainbow flags and crosswalk happening Feb. 22

Westlock residents will be asked if they support flying only federal, provincial and municipal flags on town buildings and that only the standard white striped crosswalks be used in the town.
Captured bear cub helps Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation raise over $100,000

Captured bear cub helps Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation raise over $100,000

A wildlife rehabilitation facility north of Calgary has fund raised $100,000 after taking in a bear captured in Northern Alberta on Halloween.
Airdrie receives $1 million to prevent gun and gang violence

Airdrie receives $1 million to prevent gun and gang violence

This investment will help address the root causes of crime, supporting community led projects for young people involved in gangs or who are at risk of joining them.
Four charged almost a year after body discovered east of Okotoks

Four charged almost a year after body discovered east of Okotoks

Four people have been charged, including one with first degree murder, after a woman’s body was found near a highway east of Okotoks last March.
Feds announce two-year cap on international student admissions

Feds announce two-year cap on international student admissions

MONTREAL — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is announcing a two-year cap on international student admissions.
Alberta Scotties set to take place in St. Paul this week

Alberta Scotties set to take place in St. Paul this week

Starting on Monday, the Clancy Richard Arena in St. Paul will begin its transformation from a hockey rink into a curling rink, as the community gets ready to host the Sentinel Storage Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Royal Tyrrell Museum enjoys record breaking year in 2023

Royal Tyrrell Museum enjoys record breaking year in 2023

More than half a million people visited Alberta's most famous dinosaur museum last year.
New rules for RCMP officer's use of cannabis is they must be fit for duty

New rules for RCMP officer's use of cannabis is they must be fit for duty

OTTAWA — The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work.
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