Alberta Justice

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Edmonton judge finds Kenneth Courtorielle guilty of manslaughter in death of Billie Johnson

  Kenneth Courtorielle was found guilty of manslaughter Monday in the 2020 death of Billie Johnson, whose remains were found in a field north of Edmonton near Bon Accord, Alta.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
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• Pastor gets 60-day sentence for role in Alberta COVID border blockade

  In May, Pawlowski was found guilty of mischief and breaching a release order for his role in the blockade at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing in early 2022.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023