Crime & Courts

Alberta RCMP warn of social media extortion trend

Alberta RCMP say they have received a number of reports throughout central and southern Alberta where social media platforms were used in an effort to extort money from individuals. In a number of cas...

Jun 29, 2021

Mounties say teen charged after 12-year-old shot, injured in central Alberta

SADDLE LAKE - RCMP in central Alberta say a 14-year-old has been charged in the shooting of a 12-year-old boy.Mounties say it appears the shooting on Friday at Saddle Lake Cree Nation was targeted.The...

Jun 29, 2021

Alberta announces new measures to take on hate crimes

The provincial government says the new Alberta Security Infrastructure Program will help protect targets of hate-motivated crime with funding for security upgrades.Starting this fall, religious and et...

Jun 11, 2021

Alberta RCMP processed 121 impaired drivers over Victoria Day long weekend

EDMONTON - This Victoria Day long weekend, from May 21 - 24, Alberta RCMP removed 121 impaired drivers from provincial roadways. In participation of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day on Saturd...

May 26, 2021

Investigation into Fortin referred to Quebec prosecutor

OTTAWA - Canada's military police say they have referred their investigation into the general who oversaw Canada's vaccination campaign to Quebec's prosecution service, which has responsibility for la...

May 19, 2021

Dozens gather at Whistle Stop Cafe to rally against health orders

MIRROR, Alta. - RCMP ticketed protesters leaving an anti-lockdown rally outside a central Alberta caf Saturday, after the establishment was closed by health officials earlier in the week.Despite pouri...

May 08, 2021

Canadian on death row says execution may be 'preferable' to endless prison time

Ronald Smith sounds tired. Despite good news last month, when a bill to resume executions in Montana was unexpectedly defeated, the Canadian on death row in that state is in a sombre mood. Smith, orig...

May 07, 2021

Trial to begin for Alberta pastor accused of violating COVID-19 health orders

EDMONTON - The trial of an Alberta pastor accused of not following public health orders meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 is to begin today.Pastor James Coates of GraceLife Church spent a month in ...

May 03, 2021

Alberta man accused of entering U.S. in kayak, running from border officer

MISSOULA, Mont. - An Alberta man is awaiting a next court date in Montana after he was detained by American authorities for allegedly crossing the border in a kayak. The U.S. Department of Justice say...

Apr 27, 2021

Proposed law in Montana to restart lethal injections falls short by narrow margin

HELENA, Mont. - The Montana senate has narrowly defeated a bill that would have removed obstacles that prevent the state from resuming executions. The decision directly affects Canadian Ronald Smith, ...

Apr 15, 2021