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Saskatchewan man cut through fence to cross U.S. border with children: border patrol

Saskatchewan man cut through fence to cross U.S. border with children: border patrol

The United States Border Patrol says a convicted Canadian sex offender drove through a barbed wire fence to cross the international border with two children and their mother.
RCMP in Red Deer, Alta., warning residents of animal cruelty case involving cats

RCMP in Red Deer, Alta., warning residents of animal cruelty case involving cats

RCMP encouraging pet owners to take extra safety measures after cats beaten, one so badly it had to be euthanized.
Edmonton octogenarian on quest to break Guinness World Record

Edmonton octogenarian on quest to break Guinness World Record

Bob Fletcher's Octogenarian Odyssey will see him ride over 13,500 kilometres since leaving North Pole last month.
Kayakers struck by large log rolled off cliff; man arrested

Kayakers struck by large log rolled off cliff; man arrested

Man faces charges of assault with a weapon after rolling a large log off a cliff and striking two kayakers on Vancouver Island.
Gymnastics coach from Lethbridge, Alta., faces additional sexual assault charges

Gymnastics coach from Lethbridge, Alta., faces additional sexual assault charges

A gymnastics coach from southern Alberta charged with sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl is facing additional charges involving three more girls.
More Canadians report strong attachment to their language than to Canada: poll

More Canadians report strong attachment to their language than to Canada: poll

A new survey finds attachment to primary language exceeds all other markers of identity, including geography, ethnic group and religious affiliation.
Workplace investigation leads to barring former fire chief for life

Workplace investigation leads to barring former fire chief for life

Northern Alberta town spent $35k to investigate sitting councillor for actions prior to his election.
Police say part of stolen 'Cool Runnings' bobsled has been found, returned to owner

Police say part of stolen 'Cool Runnings' bobsled has been found, returned to owner

Calgary police say they have located part of a stolen bobsled that appeared in the 1993 movie "Cool Runnings" and returned it to its rightful owner.
RCMP map accused killer's escape route from Greater Vancouver jail

RCMP map accused killer's escape route from Greater Vancouver jail

Rabih "Robby" Alkhalil is still at large nearly three weeks after getting help from two men that posed as contractors.
Displaced Ukrainians overwhelmed by Alberta town's generosity

Displaced Ukrainians overwhelmed by Alberta town's generosity

Cochrane now has welcomed almost 80 displaced Ukrainians from their war-ravaged homeland.
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