Girl kidnapped from Edmonton street, sexually assaulted in nearby apartment: police

A man has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a girl and Edmonton police believe there may be more victims.

Fort Saskatchewan woman charged with arson following daycare, dental office blaze

A 33-year-old woman is facing four counts of arson after a series of fires in Fort Saskatchewan.

Second bomb threat made against Sylvan Lake school

For the second time in as many days, Fox Run School in Sylvan Lake was evacuated after a bomb threat on Wednesday.

'Callous,' Alberta SPCA calls abandoning of kittens in St. Albert ditch

Animal welfare advocates are urging pet owners to spay and neuter their pets after two kittens were found abandoned in a child's backpack in the St. Albert area last week.

Edmonton craft breweries invited to bid on supplying events, concerts, K-Days

Big events in Alberta's capital could soon get a whole lot “craftier" now that Edmonton's tourism body is allowing small breweries to bid on its alcohol contract.

Teen sons, ex-husband testify at trial of Alberta soldier accused of trying to kill kids in house fire

A Canadian soldier accused of trying to kill her children by setting fire to her CFB Edmonton home in 2015 was back in court Wednesday.

Alberta NDP pledges to 'urgently' build new hospital in south Edmonton

Edmonton desperately needs more health-care beds, Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley said Wednesday while promising to spend at least $1.8 billion to build a new hospital in south Edmonton if she becomes premier again.

Mandatory Indigenous history training for lawyers 'incredibly important,' Alberta First Nation chief says

A First Nation chief is glad Alberta lawyers voted to maintain mandatory Indigenous awareness training, especially since it is an 'incredibly important' call to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Awkward moment or conscious message? Political experts weigh in on Danielle Smith-Justin Trudeau handshake

An 'awkward' attempt at a handshake between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the prime minister Tuesday is another example of leaders from the western province hesitating before shaking Justin Trudeau's hand, say political experts.