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Extreme intoxication bill will become law after Senate, House expedite its passage

The Senate voted Thursday to rubber-stamp the government's extreme intoxication bill after the House of Commons rushed its passage yesterday.

Jun 24, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >

Airdrie RCMP seek help in finding missing person Donavan Isaak

RCMP are looking for the public's assistance in locating a Southern Alberta man missing since June 22.

Jun 24, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Canadian left-wing politicians decry Roe v. Wade ruling as anti-abortion group cheers

Canadian left-leaning politicians are decrying the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision, while a prominent anti-abortion group that holds sway within the Conservative membership is applauding the ruling.

Jun 24, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Papal visit to include open-air mass at Commonwealth Stadium

More details have been released about Pope Francis' itinerary while in Alberta next month.

Jun 24, 2022 10:15 AM Read more >

Rempel Garner bows out of running for Alberta UCP leadership, citing caucus divisions

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she will not run in the race to replace Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, characterizing his United Conservative caucus and party as rife with anger, intrigue and implacable division.

Jun 24, 2022 8:15 AM Read more >

Alberta UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith promises immediate sovereignty act

One of the front-runners to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta’s premier says if she wins, legislation would come this fall to ignore federal laws along with steps to create a provincial police force and tax-collection agency.

Jun 23, 2022 6:45 PM Read more >

Update: Police advise public that Didsbury man found safe

Justin Lounsbury, 32, was reportedly last seen on June 2 at the Didsbury Inn.

Jun 23, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

Crown withdraws 10 PHA tickets against self-proclaimed freedom fighter

A Northern Alberta DJ hopes her fight against COVID restrictions "will become an inspiration to others”.

Jun 23, 2022 2:15 PM Read more >

Watch: Cat chases off black bear in North Vancouver

A hairy encounter between a feisty cat and black bear has gone viral on TikTok.

Jun 23, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Search and Rescue locate missing Saskatchewan senior

An 80-year-old Saskatchewan man missing in Northern Alberta was located after being outdoors for nearly 24 hours.

Jun 23, 2022 11:15 AM Read more >