Police watchdog investigating High Prairie man’s death while in custody
The province’s law enforcement watchdog is investigating a man’s death earlier this week while in police custody in High Prairie.
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Worker dies after crane crashes into Alberta river
One person is dead after a crane crashed into a northern Alberta river on Tuesday.
2 vehicles seized after they were recorded doing double the posted speed limit: RCMP
Two vehicles have been seized after RCMP say they were seen street racing in Fort McMurray.
Tornado touches down in northern Alberta
A tornado touched down in northern Alberta Monday evening, locals say.
200 potholes filled by volunteers on Highway 63 in Fort McMurray: organizer
The organizer of a resident initiative to fill potholes on Highway 63 in Fort McMurray says his group filled 200 potholes on Friday.
Public repair campaign planned for Highway 63, police issue warning to attendees
Mounties say they are aware of a social media campaign urging residents to complete highway maintenance work on Highway 63 in Fort McMurray.
13-year-old boy charged with uttering threats at northern Alberta school, firearm seized
Police say they have charged a 13-year-old boy with uttering threats after an incident at a school in Sexsmith, Alta., last week.
Motorcyclist stopped for going double the speed limit on northern Alberta highway: RCMP
A motorcyclist in northern Alberta has been issued a court summons after police say they were caught driving twice the posted speed limit.
Charges laid after man pulls handgun at Alberta rodeo: RCMP
A man is facing charges after allegedly pulling out a handgun at a northern Alberta rodeo.
Man charged with arson in Grande Prairie residential fire
A Grande Prairie man is in police custody after they charged him with arson following a fire Wednesday at a housing complex in the northern Alberta city.
Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo to host Alberta Summer Games in 2028
A northeastern Alberta community will host the province’s top youth athletes two summers from now.
Proceeds from fried-chicken chain’s Ben’s Day on Wednesday go to cancer charity
A popular fried-chicken chain is donating all of its net proceeds from sales of a special meal on Wednesday to benefit a cancer charity established in memory of a young hockey fan – on the day he would’ve turned 10 years old.
Judge recommends better vaccine campaigns, housing after Alberta boy's death
A judge has recommended better vaccination campaigns and solutions to overcrowded housing after the death of a six-year-old Indigenous boy in northern Alberta.
Calgary man faces kidnapping, firearms charges in Fort McMurray
A Calgary man has been charged with kidnapping and several firearms offences last week in Fort McMurray.
21-year-old daycare worker arrested in Fort McMurray indecent exposure investigation
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in relation to an indecent exposure investigation in Fort McMurray.