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RCMP warn public of commission app scam

RCMP warn public of commission app scam

RCMP are warning people to be cautious when investing online after fourteen people reported losing a total of $148,630 from an investment app scam.
Rare butterfly, thought to be extinct in Canada, making a comeback on Vancouver Island

Rare butterfly, thought to be extinct in Canada, making a comeback on Vancouver Island

The Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly, with its exquisite black, orange and white patterns, was once abundant in Greater Victoria. Then it disappeared.
Tomorrow COVID-19 tests are not required for vaccinated travellers

Tomorrow COVID-19 tests are not required for vaccinated travellers

The eye-watering sensation of a swab up the nose will no longer be a cost of admission to Canada for vaccinated travellers as of Friday.
Northern Alberta teacher charged with sexual exploitation

Northern Alberta teacher charged with sexual exploitation

The St. Albert RCMP have charged a teacher with sexual exploitation and making child pornography.
LaGrange introduces bill to remove disciplinary power from ATA

LaGrange introduces bill to remove disciplinary power from ATA

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange tabled a bill in the legislature today, which would see the Alberta Teacher's Association stripped of its disciplinary powers.
Didsbury man missing since Monday

Didsbury man missing since Monday

There is no indication that foul play is involved in the disappearance of a Southern Alberta man who has been missing for four days say RCMP.
Choking hazard leads to recall of almost 60,000 Paw Patrol children's bottles

Choking hazard leads to recall of almost 60,000 Paw Patrol children's bottles

Health Canada has issued a warning for children's Paw Patrol water bottles sold in Dollarama stores across the country.
Hate crimes jump in pandemic

Hate crimes jump in pandemic

A StatCan report shows an 80-per-cent increase in incidents motivated by race, ethnicity in 2020.
Judge candidates will need to complete sexual assault law education

Judge candidates will need to complete sexual assault law education

Premier Jason Kenney said proposed legislation for Judge applicants to have sexual assault law and social context issues education will help protect sexual assault victims and encourage more reporting of sex crimes.
More Paxlovid coming to Alberta pharmacies

More Paxlovid coming to Alberta pharmacies

Access to outpatient care for COVID-19 patients is expanding to more pharmacies across the province this week.