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Killer step-father sentenced to life behind bars

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A Calgary step-father has been sentenced to life behind bars for the murder of his 17-year-old step-daughter.

Commons passes bill to kill long-gun registry

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

OTTAWA - The Harper government has finally won House of Commons approval for scrapping the controversial long-gun registry.

Red Deer man demands justice after dragged from courthouse by Sheriff

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A Red Deer man, who lost his voice to cancer, is looking for justice after he tried to pay a speeding ticket at the courthouse, but seconds later was dragged out like a criminal – and it was caught on tape.

Travis Vader, suspect in the McCann disappearance, denied bail

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The lone suspect in disappearance of an elderly St. Albert couple has been denied bail on unrelated charges.

Semi trailer tires slam into Strathmore home

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A stunned Strathmore man says he’s lucky to be alive after a dual set of wheel flew off a semi trailer and slammed into his house.

Website shut down after selling product called MMS

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

Health Canada is warning consumers about a product sold online called MMS, saying it has been linked to three adverse reactions in Canada - including one that was life-threatening.

Tories, gun enthusiasts set to celebrate registry's demise

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The Conservative government says its MPs will celebrate after a historic vote to end the long-gun registry Wednesday evening, despite vehement opposition to the move in Quebec and much of urban Canada.

Women's groups vow that fight to end gun control is not over

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

Women’s groups across the country are speaking out against the proposed scrapping of the long-gun registry on the eve of historic vote to end it.

Charges laid after senior pedestrian hit and killed

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

Charges have been laid in a fatal pedestrian accident, last month.

Calgary police officer attacked at Whitehorn home

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A man has been arrested following an alleged attack on a police officer.

Three Alberta dogs find fame at Westminster Kennel Club show

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

EDMONTON - GCH Rootin Flirtn With Texas, a coloured bull terrier owned and bred by Terrena Jacobsen and Glen Whyte of Stony Plain, won a best-of-breed award on Tuesday in New York at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Province admits mistakes were made in toddler's death

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The province admits it made mistakes in the months leading up to the murder of 14-month-old Elizabeth Velasquez and says changes are being made.

RCMP locate missing vehicle connected to Killam shooting

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

One week after the shooting of two Alberta Mounties near Killam, RCMP say they have located Sawyer Clarke Robison’s black Chevrolet Silverado.

Long-anticipated Peace Bridge opening on March 24

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The City of Calgary has announced the controversial Peace Bridge across the Bow River will finally open on March 24th, 2012.

Deerfoot crashes slow morning commute

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

One man is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Deerfoot Trail, early Tuesday morning.

Bullying prevention a focus of Alberta's proposed Education Act

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

EDMONTON - Alberta's education minister says the province wants to give schools more power to deal with bullying.

Alberta accused of cutting corners on the burials of those who die in provincial care

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it is reviewing its policies after funeral home operators accused it of conducting burials for those in care cheaply and disrespectfully.

TransCanada pushes in-service date for Keystone XL into early 2015

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline is expected to come into service a bit later than previously expected, TransCanada Corp. said Tuesday as it reported stronger fourth-quarter results and hiked its dividend by five per cent.

Philanthropist and collector Stan Reynolds dies at 88 years old

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

One of Alberta’s well-known philanthropists, Stan Reynolds, has died.

Funeral for Whitney Houston to be held Saturday at NJ church where she sang as a child(2)

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. - Pop star Whitney Houston's funeral service will be held Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child.

Calgary man pleads guilty to murder of 17-year-old stepdaughter

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A Calgary man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his 17-year-old stepdaughter.

Man admits to stabbing Calgary police officer, but pleads mental state

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A man charged in the stabbing of an RCMP officer working for a special investigative unit admits he committed aggravated assault.

Review panel says more power lines are needed in Alberta

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

EDMONTON - Alberta needs two more high-voltage power lines and it needs them right now, a government-appointed panel recommended Monday.

Weekend fire guts southeast house

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

Calgary police confirm a house gutted by a fire on the weekend, is also the same residence where they arrested a man last week.

Alberta government simplifies student loan application process

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The process to get student loans in Alberta is about to get simplified thanks to new rules that will go in effect this summer.

University of Calgary students create YouTube hit

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A viral video by a group of students at the University of Calgary has become an online sensation.

Power play: Alberta NDP asks people to fax in high power bills(2)

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP wants your power bill.

Three injured hikers survive night stuck in Nordegg

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

Three injured hikers survived a night in the wilderness this weekend, after getting stuck on a mountain in Nordegg.

Finding cause of Whitney Houston's death could take weeks: coroner

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

Whitney Houston's life of glorious song and unnerving self-destruction apparently ended in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Grammy weekend, but it could be weeks before investigators know exactly why she died.

Ft. McMurray teen injured in officer-involved shooting

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

An attempt by RCMP to stop a stolen vehicle in Fort McMurray ended in gunfire Saturday afternoon, leaving the 16 year-old driver of the car and two officers injured.

Some products sold as dairy free recalled for containing milk

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

People with milk allergies are being warned not to consume 5 Sweets From The Earth brand products, which claim to be dairy-free, but contain milk which is not declared on the labels.

UPDATED: Dozens injured in bus crash near Redwater, Alberta

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

EDMONTON - A Red Arrow bus has rolled on Highway 28 near Redwater, leaving dozens injured.

Man wanted in Alberta Mountie shootings was stressed but arrest peaceful: RCMP

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

RCMP believe a public plea made by the father of a man charged in the shootings of two Alberta Mounties helped keep his arrest peaceful.

Calgary photographers upset over Banff bylaw

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A group of Calgary photographers are upset over a Banff bylaw, forcing them to purchase a $780 business licence to shoot weddings in the mountain town.

B.C. boy who posted gang rape images of 16-year-old victim sentenced

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A teenaged boy who posted images on the Internet of a 16-year-old girl being gang raped in Pitt Meadows, B.C., has been sentenced to 12 months' probation.

Calgary man faces dozens of child pornography charges

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A 25-year-old Calgary man is facing 77 child pornography related charges involving 16 alleged victims.

Suspect in Florida standoff kills self, son and Canadian senior: police

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

Authorities say three people are dead and two critically injured after a hostage standoff at a quiet Florida recreational vehicle park.

Steve Podborski will lead Canadian team as chef de mission at 2014 Winter Games(2)

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

CALGARY - Steve Podborski was named named the Canadian team's chef de mission for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Friday.

B.C. RCMP blast Osoyoos newspaper editorial

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A very public fight has erupted between an Osoyoos man and a RCMP officer who pulled him over for a roadside check.

Man wanted in shooting of two Alberta RCMP officers arrested without incident

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A man wanted in the shooting of two Alberta RCMP officers has been arrested without incident.

UPDATE: Family of five killed in fiery crash north of Williams Lake

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

A newspaper employee and his family travelling to Vancouver to fulfil a lifelong dream to see an international tennis match were killed in a blazing crash with a semi-trailer, says a colleague of the man.

Calgary grandmother still grieving over loss of murdered granddaughter

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

It's an especially difficult week for the family of a young Calgary homicide victim.

Budget calls for deficit this year surplus next two years with strong growth

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The Alberta government is forecasting one year of deficit before getting out of the red thanks to a projected economic growth that rivals some of the boom years in the past.

Budget Highlights 2012

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The province has released the 2012 Alberta budget. Check out the highlights.

Pandas set to head to zoos in Toronto, Calgary from China

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Chinese President Hu Jintao announced Thursday that Canada and China are finalizing details on an agreement that would see the Chinese loan two giant pandas to zoos in Calgary and Toronto for a period of five years each.

Alberta Finance Minister Ron Liepert gets frugal shoes for budget speech

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

EDMONTON - Alberta Finance Minister Ron Liepert delivers his first — and last — provincial budget today, and he says he has the shoes to match the occasion.

Three Albertans, including nine-year-old boy, rescued from high seas off Hawaii

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

First the power on their sailboat cut out, then they were knocked into the stormy waters of the Pacific by the very ship that was steaming to their rescue.

Controversial glacier walk project in Jasper Park gets green light

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

OTTAWA - A controversial glacier-walk project in Alberta's Jasper National Park has been given a green light.

Fugitive's father in Killam RCMP shootings pleads for son to return home

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

The father of a man charged with attempted murder in the shooting of two Alberta Mounties has made an emotional plea for his fugitive son to come home.

Friends of person of interest in Killam case shocked, while nearby residents remain frightened

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:02 GMT

In the small towns surrounding Killam, residents remain on edge as a man hunt continues for Sawyer Clarke Robison.

CHBC Top Stories

Killer step-father sentenced to life behind bars

Commons passes bill to kill long-gun registry

Red Deer man demands justice after dragged from courthouse by Sheriff

Travis Vader, suspect in the McCann disappearance, denied bail

Semi trailer tires slam into Strathmore home

Website shut down after selling product called MMS

Tories, gun enthusiasts set to celebrate registry's demise

Women's groups vow that fight to end gun control is not over

Charges laid after senior pedestrian hit and killed

Calgary police officer attacked at Whitehorn home

More stories

Three Alberta dogs find fame at Westminster Kennel Club show

Province admits mistakes were made in toddler's death

RCMP locate missing vehicle connected to Killam shooting

Long-anticipated Peace Bridge opening on March 24

Deerfoot crashes slow morning commute

Bullying prevention a focus of Alberta's proposed Education Act

Alberta accused of cutting corners on the burials of those who die in provincial care

TransCanada pushes in-service date for Keystone XL into early 2015

Philanthropist and collector Stan Reynolds dies at 88 years old

Funeral for Whitney Houston to be held Saturday at NJ church where she sang as a child(2)

Calgary man pleads guilty to murder of 17-year-old stepdaughter

Man admits to stabbing Calgary police officer, but pleads mental state

Review panel says more power lines are needed in Alberta

Weekend fire guts southeast house

Alberta government simplifies student loan application process

University of Calgary students create YouTube hit

Power play: Alberta NDP asks people to fax in high power bills(2)

Three injured hikers survive night stuck in Nordegg

Finding cause of Whitney Houston's death could take weeks: coroner

Ft. McMurray teen injured in officer-involved shooting

Some products sold as dairy free recalled for containing milk

UPDATED: Dozens injured in bus crash near Redwater, Alberta

Man wanted in Alberta Mountie shootings was stressed but arrest peaceful: RCMP

Calgary photographers upset over Banff bylaw

B.C. boy who posted gang rape images of 16-year-old victim sentenced

Calgary man faces dozens of child pornography charges

Suspect in Florida standoff kills self, son and Canadian senior: police

Steve Podborski will lead Canadian team as chef de mission at 2014 Winter Games(2)

B.C. RCMP blast Osoyoos newspaper editorial

Man wanted in shooting of two Alberta RCMP officers arrested without incident

UPDATE: Family of five killed in fiery crash north of Williams Lake

Calgary grandmother still grieving over loss of murdered granddaughter

Budget calls for deficit this year surplus next two years with strong growth

Budget Highlights 2012

Pandas set to head to zoos in Toronto, Calgary from China

Alberta Finance Minister Ron Liepert gets frugal shoes for budget speech

Three Albertans, including nine-year-old boy, rescued from high seas off Hawaii

Controversial glacier walk project in Jasper Park gets green light

Fugitive's father in Killam RCMP shootings pleads for son to return home

Friends of person of interest in Killam case shocked, while nearby residents remain frightened