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Drunk driving charges in crash that leaves five kids orphaned

A map showing the site of a fatal crash in Red Deer on Feb 7, 2010.

A married couple killed in a crash in Red Deer early Sunday morning had five children, a family friend says.

Wing commander Col. Russell Williams (left), 46, was arrested Sunday and is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two Ontario women Marie France Comeau (centre), 38 and Jessica Lloyd, 27.

Commander faces murder charges in Ont. deaths

In a shocking turn, the commander of a Canadian Forces Base Trenton has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two...

Smoky Lake, Alta., shown at the marker.

Elderly Alberta woman freezes to death, alone, in rural shack

Catharina Zinkewich died a gruesome death in a decrepit one-room shack on a farm north of Edmonton. She died last month the way she...

Patrick Clayton, the man accused of taking hostages during a standoff at the Workers' Compensation Board building in downtown Edmonton.

Accused WCB hostage-taker makes bizarre court appearance

A sobbing Patrick Clayton told a provincial court judge he has “lost everything” and said he and his family have experienced “heartbreaking...

Calgary sex case 'casts a shadow' on foster parents: advocate

At a time when recruitment of new foster parents in Alberta was gaining steam, allegations of sexual abuse levelled against a Calgary...

Guidelines recommend which kids with head injuries need CT scans

Whenever a child shows up in an emergency ward with a minor head injury, Dr. Terry Klassen has to decide whether to order a CT scan...

RCMP are now searching for Dexter Strawberry, 54. Arrest warrants have been issued in his name for sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual interference with respect to a child under six years old and breach of recognizance.

Alberta repeat sex offender has surrendered: lawyer

A man wanted on charges of sexually abusing a child while he was out on bail for similar crimes turned himself in to police Monday...

Police investigate the scene of a police shooting in the McKenzie Lake area in Calgary, Alberta on February 8, 2010.

Man in hospital after Calgary police shooting

Calgary Police say one man is in hospital after being shot by officers early Monday morning after he struck an officer with his car...

Edmonton police seek trio after home invasion

Police want the public’s help in tracking down three people believed to be armed and dangerous after a man and a woman were allegedly...

Dr. Conrad Murray, personal physician for Michael Jackson, speaks in a video posted on YouTube by his attorneys Aug. 18, 2009.

Jackson doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter

Michael Jackson's doctor on Monday pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the sudden death of the pop star last year from...

Police investigate the scene of a police shooting in the McKenzie Lake area in Calgary, Alberta on February 8, 2010.

Man in hospital after police shooting

One man is in hospital after being shot by Calgary police early this morning after he struck an officer with his car while allegedly...

A Calgary Police Service patrol car parks outside the scene of an incident on Edgehill Drive N.W. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

Homicide investigators probe incident in Edgemont home

The homicide unit has been called in to investigate an incident in Edgemont.

A Calgary Police Service patrol car parks outside the scene of an incident on Edgehill Drive N.W. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

Man charged in Edgemont homicide investigation

Shengjun An has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Yanrong Cheng. The homicide unit was called Sunday to investigate...

A map showing the site of a fatal crash in Red Deer on Feb 7, 2010.

Drunk driving charges in crash that leaves five kids orphaned

A married couple killed in a crash in Red Deer, Alta., early Sunday morning had five children, a family friend says.

Wing commander Col. Russell Williams (left) was arrested Sunday and is charged with first degree murder in the death of Jessica Lloyd, 27. She was reported missing Jan. 29, after she didn't show up for work. The Ontario Provincial Police and the Belleville Police Service unveiled the news about Lloyd's death Monday in a news release.

Senior military officer faces 2 homicide charges in Ontario deaths

Russell Williams is charged in the deaths of Jessica Lloyd and a second Ontario woman, Marie France Comeau

A Calgary Police Service patrol car parks outside the scene of an incident on Edgehill Drive N.W. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

Calgary Police charge man with first degree murder in wife's death

Police announce that an Edgemont man has been charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife whose body was found in their...

Deerfoot Trail at Calf Robe & Ogden Bridges

Deerfoot upkeep may return to city

Ten years after the province took responsibility for Deerfoot Trail from the city, it is looking to return the urban freeway to ...

Dr. Conrad Murray.

Michael Jackson's doctor charged in singer's death

Los Angeles prosecutors charged Michael Jackson's personal doctor on Monday with involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death last...

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