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Hundreds attended memorial service for Didsbury teen killed in rollover

Hundreds attended memorial service for Didsbury teen killed in rollover

Lila Rain Morrison, 14, who was killed in motor vehicle crash along with her boyfriend Ryan Fisher, 16, on Dec. 27, was an old romantic soul with a passion for life
Cochrane one of the ten communities that made up half of RCMP overdose response calls

Cochrane one of the ten communities that made up half of RCMP overdose response calls

Alberta RCMP responded to twice as many suspected drug overdoses between January and November of 2023 than in all of 2022.
Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

OTTAWA — A national recall has been issued for a brand of hypoallergenic infant formula over concerns it may be contaminated with a bacteria.
St. Albert family reunited with long-lost cat after more than a year

St. Albert family reunited with long-lost cat after more than a year

The cat disappeared over a year ago during the winter but made a new friend and survived
Three people arrested following firearms complaint and residential fire in Goodfish Lake

Three people arrested following firearms complaint and residential fire in Goodfish Lake

A firearms complaint followed by a reported residential fire in Goodfish (Whitefish) Lake in the early morning hours of Dec. 30 are believed to be connected, according to updated information from RCMP.
Police believe B.C. man's 21 drunk driving convictions most in Canadian history

Police believe B.C. man's 21 drunk driving convictions most in Canadian history

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man who has been convicted of drunk driving 21 times could hold a Canadian record.
Expert says number of police shootings in Canada 'spectacularly unrelenting'

Expert says number of police shootings in Canada 'spectacularly unrelenting'

The family of a woman shot by an officer in Edmonton during a wellness check says her death was unnecessary, as the number of police shootings across Canada show little sign of relenting over the past four years.
CBC to skip New Year's Eve broadcast special due to 'financial pressures'

CBC to skip New Year's Eve broadcast special due to 'financial pressures'

TORONTO — New Year's Eve will look much different this year on CBC.
Saskatchewan's last independent watch repairman closing shop after 60 years

Saskatchewan's last independent watch repairman closing shop after 60 years

Jack Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Watch, Clock & Jewelery Repair & Coins in the City Square Mall’s lower level, began his career in 1965 at 25 years old. He is closing his doors on Friday, Dec. 29.
Amid push for EV adoption, pickup trucks are the next frontier

Amid push for EV adoption, pickup trucks are the next frontier

Canadians don't yet have many electric trucks to choose from, with only the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T pickups. General Motors and Ram are both expected to join the range in 2024.
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