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Edmonton paramedic believed killed in Ukraine was caring, humble: family

Edmonton paramedic believed killed in Ukraine was caring, humble: family

An Edmonton man was killed earlier this month while serving as a medic with the Ukrainian military, say family members who describe him as a caring and humble son, brother and husband.
Canada's Drag Race Tour struts its way to Edmonton and Calgary

Canada's Drag Race Tour struts its way to Edmonton and Calgary

Tickets on sale for Feb. 25 Jubilee Auditorium show
Woman accused of threatening to kill PM makes first court appearance

Woman accused of threatening to kill PM makes first court appearance

Marly Dansereau appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court Thursday.
Alberta premier won't say why abandoning promised in-person CPP-exit consults

Alberta premier won't say why abandoning promised in-person CPP-exit consults

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won’t say what happened to her government’s promise to hold face-to-face meetings with citizens in December on quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
Man charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of 18-year-old in Edmonton

Man charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of 18-year-old in Edmonton

Ryan Kovacs, 27, is also facing drug trafficking charges in St. Albert provincial court.
Alberta hasn't reported illnesses as cantaloupes recalled in five provinces due to risk of salmonella

Alberta hasn't reported illnesses as cantaloupes recalled in five provinces due to risk of salmonella

Several people are believed to have fallen ill from salmonella-contaminated cantaloupes, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Friday.
Stolen horses recovered near Acme, RCMP still seeking information

Stolen horses recovered near Acme, RCMP still seeking information

The Airdrie RCMP Rural Detachment is reporting that seven horses stolen near Acme and Kneehill County have been recovered.
Saskatoon teacher head referee at 110th Grey Cup

Saskatoon teacher head referee at 110th Grey Cup

Tim Kroeker spends weekdays in the classroom and weekends on the gridiron, recently serving as head referee in 110th Grey Cup.
Cold Lake using water testing to help unveil substance abuse trends

Cold Lake using water testing to help unveil substance abuse trends

“Ethyl sulfate will be tested for; this will indicate levels of alcohol. Cotinine will also be tested for; this will indicate levels of nicotine. As for the additional chemicals being tested for, they range from amphetamines to fentanyls, opiates, psychedelics, benzodiazapines and other pharmaceutical products.”  
Deceased male found at Lake Annette in Jasper

Deceased male found at Lake Annette in Jasper

The Lake Annette area in Jasper was closed on Tuesday, Nov. 21 after the body of a deceased male was discovered.
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