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Police watchdog says Calgary officers not at fault for shooting woman in hotel

Police watchdog says Calgary officers not at fault for shooting woman in hotel

CALGARY — Police officers who shot at a woman 13 times after she pointed a fake gun at them should not be charged, Alberta's police watchdog said in a report Friday.
Canadian food bank operators say many are facing food crisis

Canadian food bank operators say many are facing food crisis

The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada.
City unveils 18 new electric vehicle charging stations

City unveils 18 new electric vehicle charging stations

The City of St. Albert announced this week that electric vehicle drivers have 18 new charging stations to use throughout the city.
Alberta MP's bill aims to strengthen relations with Taiwan

Alberta MP's bill aims to strengthen relations with Taiwan

“The bill seeks to establish a policy with Taiwan that would still maintain informal relations but would provide a framework towards strengthening relations with Taiwan,” St. Albert MP Michael Cooper said.
Centenarian sisters catch-up after 8 years separation

Centenarian sisters catch-up after 8 years separation

The two, who hadn’t been face-to-face since 2015, were brought together in Lac La Biche last week.
Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

People who wish to become Canadian need to answer 20 questions about citizens' rights and responsibilities, as well as Canada's history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.
Celebrate Canada Day at the Leg!

Celebrate Canada Day at the Leg!

Spend Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature
Saturn's rings are glowing in Webb Space Telescope's latest cosmic shot

Saturn's rings are glowing in Webb Space Telescope's latest cosmic shot

Three of Saturn’s many moons also got caught on camera.
Bail denied for Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting five women in Calgary

Bail denied for Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting five women in Calgary

His bail hearing took place over two days, but the details are covered by a publication ban.
Edmonton collective brings authentic Indigenous arts to local markets

Edmonton collective brings authentic Indigenous arts to local markets

Intergenerational sharing ensures traditions flourish, links Indigenous artists to their ancestors.
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