Alberta Justice

• Danielle Smith promises to review Alberta’s professional regulators, legislate limits

  Driven by COVID-era grievances, members of Smith's United Conservative Party voted in 2023 to adopt policy aimed at protecting Albertans from censorship.

  Politics

  Oct 23
  
• Former justice minister Kaycee Madu to be sanctioned by Law Society of Alberta

  The Law Society of Alberta cited Kaycee Madu last year for the 2021 call, which occurred while he was justice minister, and a hearing took place in June.

  Politics

  Oct 16
  
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• Murder trial begins for man accused of killing fellow student at Leduc high school

  Dylan Thomas Pountney, now 23, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Jennifer Winkler.

  Canada

  Jul 16
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• Coutts protester says he fled after arrival of RCMP and helicopter: ‘I was terrified’

  The demonstration in Coutts lasted for two weeks, tying up traffic at the border crossing between Alberta and the U.S. to protest COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates.

  Canada

  Jul 16
• Judge in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial warns jury about defence statement

  The judge reminded jurors in the Coutts border blockade trial on Friday that theories presented by the Crown or defence are not evidence.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• Lawyers say Alberta government’s failure to sign deal threatens legal aid services

  A number of legal organizations say the Alberta government has failed to sign a new governance agreement for legal aid services in the province.

  Politics

  Jul 3
• Court hears accused in Coutts blockade thought protest could lead to ‘war’

  Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick are on trial charged with conspiring to commit murder at the Coutts blockade.

  Canada

  Jul 2
• New Alberta grant program to support community-based justice initiatives: minister

  The Alberta government has announced a $1.2-million grant program to help community-based organizations develop alternatives to the formal court system.

  Politics

  Jan 30
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• Closing arguments begin in murder trial for Edmonton community hall shooting

  Closing arguments began Thursday in the case of two men accused of second-degree murder in a fatal shooting at an Edmonton community hall in 2021.

  Crime

  Nov 2, 2023
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• Lethbridge man sentenced to 25 years for murdering his wife

  David Dragland was sentenced to the minimum of 25 years in jail and will not be eligible for parole until he's served at least 13 and a half years for fatally stabbing his wife.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2023