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Setting of trial dates for men accused in Alberta border blockade delayed a month

Setting of trial dates for men accused in Alberta border blockade delayed a month

Setting of trial dates for four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade in southern Alberta has been delayed another month after one of the accused fired his lawyer.
Federal government now posting passport wait times online as long lineups continue

Federal government now posting passport wait times online as long lineups continue

Passport offices are still dealing with a surge of applications, the minister responsible says, and wait times are "far from acceptable.
Oil Kings oust T-Birds in WHL final, earn berth in Memorial Cup

Oil Kings oust T-Birds in WHL final, earn berth in Memorial Cup

The Edmonton Oil Kings are Western Hockey League champions — and Memorial Cup bound — following a series-clinching 2-0 victory over the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds on Monday night at Rogers Place.
Rajan Sawhney announces UCP leadership bid during Airdrie stop

Rajan Sawhney announces UCP leadership bid during Airdrie stop

MLA for Calgary-North East Rajan Sawhney announced her leadership bid for the UCP Monday.
Canada's COVID Alert app will be discontinued as PCR testing becomes rare

Canada's COVID Alert app will be discontinued as PCR testing becomes rare

Canada's COVID Alert app will be discontinued in the coming days, a federal government source tells The Canadian Press.
Coordination centre activated as heavy rain predicted

Coordination centre activated as heavy rain predicted

Monitoring of rivers and streams ongoing say Provincial officials as heavy rain forecasted this week.
Province to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions

Province to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions

As of midnight Tuesday, Alberta will change COVID isolation protocols from mandatory to recommended.
Cochrane RCMP seek help in locating missing Calgary teen

Cochrane RCMP seek help in locating missing Calgary teen

Breanne Lillie, 15 of Calgary, was last seen at Calaway Park at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, according to a RCMP press release.
Flood watch issued for Highwood River

Flood watch issued for Highwood River

A Southern Alberta river that overflowed its banks in 2013 to devastating results is again under a flood watch.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again tests positive for COVID-19

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again tests positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.
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