Suspect arrested days after woman ‘forcefully taken’ from residence near St. Paul, Alta.
The RCMP said 37-year-old Conrad Cardinal had been arrested and was in custody.
Crime
Apr 13
RCMP officer testifies on conversations with accused at Coutts border blockade trial
An RCMP officer testified Tuesday that it was difficult to find anyone in charge in the early days of the COVID-era border blockade at Coutts, Alta., two years ago.
Crime
Apr 10
Southern Alberta man stuck in mud for 2 days rescued thanks to his dog
A Taber, Alta., man who was stuck in a muddy ditch for two days was rescued Thursday thanks to the efforts of his dog, Hero.
Canada
Mar 29
Red Deer man, 80, dies after pushing woman from path of vehicle along B.C. highway
Patrick Hare, of Red Deer, Alta., died last week, days after being injured on a B.C. highway outside Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island.
Traffic
Mar 13
Morinville, Alta. business seeks compensation following non-essential water use ban
A car wash company in Morinville is calling on utility company EPCOR for compensation following the ban on non-essential water use.
Canada
Feb 4
ABBA-versary: Fans mark 50 years since ‘Waterloo’ took the world by storm
A half-century ago on Saturday, the Swedish quartet triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song.
World
Apr 6
WestJet Encore pilots vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
Turbulent skies could be ahead after WestJet Encore pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate on Tuesday and could walk off the job on April 19.
Canada
Apr 2
RCMP warn drivers to stay off ice after two vehicles fall through in Calling Lake, Alta.
Two vehicles went through the ice in Calling Lake, Alta., in the last two days. It's unclear why the vehicles were on the ice, but local RCMP are advising drivers to steer clear.
Canada
Feb 2
London, Ont. drivers rejoice! First two lanes of Adelaide St. underpass now open
The long-awaited underpass on Adelaide Street opened it's first two lanes to traffic Friday morning. The remaining lanes are expected to open later this summer.
Canada
Apr 19
Several Beaumont businesses damaged by vandals: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
Several businesses along a street in Beaumont, Alta., were damaged by vandals overnight. But two businesses owners have been heartened by the community response.
Consumer
Apr 19
Calgary-area pub kicks off patio season with new menu for dogs
Rocky View Brewing Company in Cochrane is kicking off the spring and summer patio season with a new dog-friendly menu complete with sundaes and puppy pints.
Features
Apr 18
Jurors hear closing arguments in trial for men charged after Coutts border blockade
Closing arguments were made at the trial of Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos, and Gerhard Janzen in Lethbridge, Alta.
Crime
Apr 16
Where are Canada’s worst Uber riders? Ride-hailing app releases ranking
Uber is offering a one-time discount to Canadian riders with the highest ratings to reward them for their good behaviour over the past year.
Canada
Apr 5
What are midges and why are they swarming Toronto’s lakeside region
Many who live by the lake or frequent the boardwalk in Toronto see hundreds of the tiny little flies flying around. But what are they, and how long are they around for?
Environment
Apr 18
Jurors in Coutts blockade public mischief trial will hear final arguments next week
The Crown and defence lawyers have wrapped up their cases in the trial of three men accused of orchestrating the border shutdown at Coutts, Alta., in early 2022.
Crime
Apr 12
Calgary-area teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championship
Malin Wigglesworth, 16, will be travelling with his dad Andrew to the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) 2024 world championship in Mexico City.
Features
Mar 27
Person seriously injured in attack by stray dogs, coyotes: Ontario police
The investigation is in its early stages but Middlesex OPP believe both stray dogs and coyotes were involved in the attack on the 32-year-old.
Canada
Apr 15
Calgary-area veteran plays ‘very exciting’ role in new salute to Canadian soldiers
Kurtis Sanheim portrayed the commanding officer in The Liberation Men, an independent Canadian movie shot in the Ottawa area.
Entertainment
Apr 16
Busy QEII off-ramp in Leduc to close April 6
The southbound off-ramp from the Queen Elizabeth II Highway onto 50th Street in Leduc will close this weekend, as construction continues on a nearby interchange project.
Traffic
Apr 1
Eileen’s Place: Transitional shelter opens to help domestic violence survivors
Eileen’s Place is a three-unit, second-stage affordable housing program that will help transition domestic violence survivors to independent living.
Health
Apr 16
