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Alberta RCMP Community Response Team seizes quantity of drugs and firearm

On October 28, 2025, Alberta RCMP's Community Response Team executed a search warrant in Edmonton, leading to the arrest of 56-year-old Cory Fraser. The investigation resulted in the seizure of drugs, a firearm, and over $9,500 in cash. Fraser faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking and possession of a restricted weapon.

editor October 29, 2025

Alberta News Education LJI News

Classroom size, complexity task force unnecessary, Nenshi says

In Alberta's legislature, Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi criticized the government for not addressing class size issues with teachers while Premier Danielle Smith proposed a task force to tackle oversized classes. Nenshi emphasized the long-standing concerns about educational quality, arguing that urgent action is needed rather than bureaucratic measures. Teachers remain discontent amid contract disputes.

editor October 29, 2025

Alberta News Canadian News human interest

Canada’s public alert system faces uncertain future

The future of Canada's National Public Alerting System (NPAS) is uncertain as its funding agreement expires in August 2026. Urgent action is required to sustain the system, which is vital for issuing emergency alerts. The government explores new funding and improvements to ensure effective service continuity.

editor October 29, 2025

Canadian News Climate health

Carbon removal agreement between Microsoft and UNDO to use wollastonite

Microsoft and UNDO announced an agreement to remove 28,900 tonnes of CO2 by 2036 using enhanced rock weathering with wollastonite from Ontario. This innovative financing model aims to transform carbon removal into a scalable asset class, advancing climate solutions.

editor October 29, 2025

Alberta News Alberta RCMP crime

Drumheller man charged with additional sexual offences as more alleged victims come forward

Earlier this month, Drumheller RCMP arrested and charged 59-year-old Bernard Germain with sexual assault and sexual interference. At that time, RCMP believed there were more victims.

editor October 29, 2025

Alberta News Alberta RCMP crime

Alberta RCMP targets repeat offenders with retail crime blitz

A national retail crime blitz involving Airdrie rural, St. Albert, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, and Fort McMurray detachments led to 51 arrests, with 53% being repeat offenders. The campaign highlights the prevalence of recidivist criminals in retail crime, resulting in increased violence and costs passed to the community.

editor October 28, 2025

Alberta News Alberta RCMP crime

Drayton Valley RCMP responds to fatal motor vehicle collision

The passenger of the minivan, a 67-year-old Cynthia, Alta., female resident, was declared deceased on scene

editor October 28, 2025

Alberta News Alberta RCMP crime

Maskwacis RCMP arrest male for possession of explosives

On October 23, 2025, RCMP discovered improvised explosives during a search in Samson Cree Nation, leading to the arrest of Terrance Bruno. He faces multiple charges and will appear in court on October 28, 2025.

editor October 28, 2025

Alberta News Alberta RCMP crime

Parkland RCMP respond to home invasion in Spruce Grove; arrests made

On Oct. 27 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Parkland RCMP received a complaint of a home invasion in Spruce Grove where suspects kicked in the door and entered a residence.

editor October 28, 2025

Alberta News Alberta RCMP crime

Maskwacis RCMP charge male with weapons trafficking

In 2024, Maskwacis RCMP recovered an illegally purchased firearm, leading to the arrest of 26-year-old Payne Smallboy for firearms trafficking. He is scheduled for court on Nov. 18, 2025.

editor October 28, 2025