There is an overwhelming sense of relief for Okotoks rancher Eddie Maurice and his family. Eddie was being sued by a trespasser he shot at while on his property. On Thursday, Eddie and his wife, Jessica Maurice, shared their reaction…
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RCMP seek suspect in east-central Alberta vehicle theft that saw shots fired
RCMP are seeking a suspect in a vehicle theft north of Kitscoty, Alta., on Monday, during which they say the home the victim was in was shot at. According to police, officers responded to the theft shortly after midnight. “A…
RCMP seek tips after guns stolen from central Alberta sporting goods store
After several guns were stolen from a sporting goods store in a central Alberta town over the weekend, RCMP released photos of some of the suspects and a suspect vehicle in hopes of triggering tips from the public about who…
Alberta municipalities to pay portion of cost for extra policing
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 4, 2019 5:49 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Alberta’s small municipalities and rural districts are getting more police officers, but they will be…
Financial institutions like Moody’s ‘buying into’ European political agenda: Kenney
Jason Kenney fired back at Moody’s Investors Service Wednesday after Alberta’s credit rating was downgraded the day before. The international credit rating service had cited “a structural weakness in the provincial economy that remains concentrated and dependent on non-renewable resources…
UCP bill to protect Alberta property owners from liability for injured trespassers receives 1st reading
Alberta’s UCP government is moving forward with legislation it says is meant to keep property owners from getting sued if they injure criminal trespassers on their property. The Kenney government issued a news release Tuesday afternoon to say Bill 27…
Man’s body found west of Fort McMurray; RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating
Police pleaded for tips from the public on Tuesday as the RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates the death of a man whose body was found in a rural area west of Fort McMurray, Alta., a day earlier. Related News According…
UCP plan for rural crime includes specially-trained peace officers to help RCMP
November 6 2019 9:01pm The RCMP will be getting some provincial help in rural Alberta as part of the UCP plan to address rural crime. Fletcher Kent explains. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id]…
Alberta moves to prevent lawsuits against homeowners protecting property
Alberta is making changes to prevent homeowners from being sued if they injure people committing crimes on their property. Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer says the government will be introducing the amendments to existing legislation and making them retroactive to the…
Alberta reveals plan to combat rural crime
November 6 2019 2:51pm After weeks of town halls across the province, the Alberta government is revealing how it plans to combat rural crime. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) {…