Calgary Police Service says two people have been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation that led to the seizure of a stolen handgun, ammunition, illegal drugs and cash. According to a Calgary Police Service news release, the investigation began in June after officers received information about an armed drug trafficking suspect. Investigators later executed a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of McKinnon Drive N.E. in the Mayland Heights neighbourhood. Police say officers recovered a loaded 9 mm handgun that had been reported stolen from Strathmore, along with $7,819.6

Edmonton Police Service has confirmed that 82-year-old Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal, who had been reported missing following a fatal apartment fire in northeast Edmonton, has died. According to police, her body was recovered inside the building during a search conducted the day after the fire. Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal was the wife of 85-year-old Major Singh Bhandal, who died after jumping from a third-floor balcony while attempting to escape the fire. Family members said the couple had lived in Canada for more than 30 years and were active members of the local Sikh community. According to investig

The Alberta government has launched an online public feedback form inviting residents to report concerns about bike lanes as it prepares legislation expected this fall. According to the Alberta government, Albertans can use the online form to share concerns about bike lanes in their communities, including whether they believe a lane is underused, has reduced on-street parking, contributed to traffic congestion, affected local businesses, or delayed emergency response times. The province says the feedback will help inform future transportation policy decisions. Transportation Minister Devin Dre

A court hearing is scheduled to continue today in Calgary in a civil case involving Alberta separatist figure Jeffrey Rath, whose assets were temporarily frozen last week as part of an ongoing legal dispute. Last week, Court of King's Bench Justice Michael Marion granted an interim injunction freezing up to $8.5 million in assets held by Rath. According to court proceedings, the order is scheduled for review as the legal case between Rath and Tallcree First Nation moves forward. Tallcree First Nation alleges Rath, its former lawyer, misappropriated millions of dollars from a multimillion-dolla

One person was killed and several others were injured after a truck crashed into a three-storey apartment building and struck a gas line in north Edmonton Tuesday night, triggering an explosion and a large fire. According to preliminary information from emergency responders, the crash occurred at about 9:20 p.m. The truck collided with the building and a gas line, leading to an explosion and fire. Authorities said the truck driver died at the scene. Several people were taken to hospital with injuries. Officials have not confirmed the full cause of the fire, and the investigation remains ongoin

Calgary police have charged a 41-year-old landlord after tenants allegedly discovered hidden cameras inside bedrooms and bathrooms at a southwest Calgary home. According to the Calgary Police Service, a tenant reported on June 7 finding a small camera concealed inside a surge protector in a bathroom and another camera attached to a smoke detector in a bedroom. After informing other tenants, they also located similar hidden cameras in their rooms and contacted police. Investigators executed a search warrant on June 12 at a home in the 200 block of Springborough Way S.W., where they seized sever

The Alberta government, the federal government and five major oil producers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the multi-billion-dollar Pathways Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, according to the governments involved. The agreement outlines a framework for collaboration on one of Canada's largest proposed carbon capture initiatives. According to the Alberta government, the MOU establishes shared objectives aimed at supporting Canada's economy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The project is designed to capture carbon dioxide from industrial operations and

One person was taken to hospital after an early morning house fire in southeast Calgary on Friday, while four other occupants and a family pet escaped the home safely. According to the Calgary Fire Department, crews responded to a reported residential fire at approximately 2:45 a.m. in the 300 block of Chapala Point S.E. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the rear and side of the home before bringing the fire under control. Officials said all five occupants were able to evacuate the residence before firefighters arrived. One person sustained burns and smoke inhalation an

Alberta RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy who investigators say was taken Tuesday from the hamlet of Valhalla Centre, about 63 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie. According to RCMP, Lanakai Morrison is believed to be travelling with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison, and her 35-year-old partner, Daniel Ludwig. Police also believe another child, four-year-old Karl Morrison, may be with them. Investigators are searching for a black 2015 Toyota Tundra bearing Alberta licence plate CTN9517. RCMP have not released additional details about the circumstances that led to