Crime & Justice
Alberta court upholds convictions of Coutts blockade leaders
The Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed appeals from Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick, who were convicted of mischief and weapons offences.
Crime & Justice
iGaming
Betway Canada joins Alberta's regulated iGaming market
The Super Group-owned brand offers sports betting and online casino products in the province, which launched its competitive market in July.
Canada
Alberta to increase fines, jail time for illegal dumping
The province will introduce legislation this fall to double maximum fines and allow for jail sentences.
Communities
Truth and Reconciliation Day events confront residential school denialism
Indigenous leaders and survivors marked the day by calling for a renewed commitment to listening as denialism persists.
Prime Minister marks Truth and Reconciliation Day at Edmonton historic site
The prime minister said the day calls for hearing survivors' stories and committing to move forward together.
Canada
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk prepares for launch to International Space Station
Kutryk will join NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission for a six-month stay if weather permits the Thursday morning launch.
Canada
Edmonton father wanted Canada-wide for abduction of his two children
Scot MacDermid, 42, is charged with two counts of abduction in contravention of a custody order.
Communities
Two dead after vehicle strikes pedestrians at Tsawwassen Mills mall
Police say a driver may have had a medical emergency before hitting four people in the mall parking lot Wednesday morning.
Canada & the World
Canada seeks trade deals at G20 as U.S. tensions disrupt global system
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is meeting counterparts from the EU, India and others to diversify Canada's economy.
iGaming
Alberta funds first treatment centre through new iGaming social-responsibility program
The CA$2.4 million award to Brick House Recovery Centre will expand outpatient treatment and aftercare services across the province.
Politics
Littlechild says Carney's economic reconciliation approach ignores Indigenous rights
The former TRC co-chair says the government is sidelining treaty rights and traditional economies to fast-track major projects.
Politics
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison to resign seat by end of year
The former leadership contender and housing critic informed Pierre Poilievre of his decision last week.
Communities
Manitoba and Brandon buy campground holding residential school graves
The province and city will spend $1.9 million to acquire the site, where future decisions will be guided by Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.