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Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks at the Justice Department Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

FBI seized ‘top secret’ documents from Trump home

The FBI recovered documents that were labeled “top secret” from former President…

Alberta's provincial flag flies in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. The president of the Alberta Federation of Labour wants a meeting with the premier and provincial labour minister to ensure workplaces with COVID-19 outbreaks are shut down. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Woman whose essay wasn’t chosen in Alberta contest wants better apology from judges

A woman who submitted an essay to an Alberta government contest says…

Lake Geraldine, Iqaluit's drinking water reservoir, nears historic minimum levels on Friday, Aug.12, 2022. The City of Iqaluit has declared a state of emergency due to the water shortage. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dustin Patar

City of Iqaluit declares emergency due to water shortage

The City of Iqaluit declared a state of emergency Friday due to…

A protester yells “freedom” towards a person who attempted to stick a paper sign on a truck criticizing the so called “Freedom Convoy,” a protest against COVID-19 measures that has grown into a broader anti-government protest, on its 18th day, in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

International partners had concern about Canada’s ‘ability to handle’ convoy protests

Two days before the Emergencies Act was invoked last February to quell…

A protester yells “freedom” towards a person who attempted to stick a paper sign on a truck criticizing the so called “Freedom Convoy,” a protest against COVID-19 measures that has grown into a broader anti-government protest, on its 18th day, in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark speaks to media in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday, July 31, 2017. Clark says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau divided Canadians over his handling of the truckers' convoy, and that the federal Conservatives are running to the extremes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms

Federal Tories racing to the ‘extremes,’ says former B.C. premier Christy Clark

Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark on Thursday endorsed Jean Charest to…

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark speaks to media in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday, July 31, 2017. Clark says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau divided Canadians over his handling of the truckers' convoy, and that the federal Conservatives are running to the extremes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms
A man enters Freedom Mobile store in Toronto on Thursday, November 24, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Rogers, Shaw, Quebecor sign definitive agreement on planned sale of Freedom Mobile

Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. have signed a definitive agreement…

A man enters Freedom Mobile store in Toronto on Thursday, November 24, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Premier Jason Kenney attended the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Centre of Excellence held on June 21, 2022. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Voting deadline looms in race to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta UCP leader, premier

It’s deadline day to buy $10 Alberta United Conservative Party memberships to…

Premier Jason Kenney attended the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Centre of Excellence held on June 21, 2022. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
Canada's Mason McTavish (23), Logan Stankoven (10) and Kent Johnson (13) celebrate a goal against Slovakia during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Edmonton on Thursday August 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

McTavish puts up six points, Canada crushes Slovakia 11-1 at world juniors

Mason McTavish didn’t have to pull on the Maple Leaf and play…

Canada's Mason McTavish (23), Logan Stankoven (10) and Kent Johnson (13) celebrate a goal against Slovakia during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Edmonton on Thursday August 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Ryan Jake Applegarth. (File photo/RCMP)

Convicted in Wetaskiwin manslaughter case awaiting sentencing

Applegarth is also awaiting trial for the second degree murder of Ponoka woman

Ryan Jake Applegarth. (File photo/RCMP)
Canada’s Mason McTavish (23) and Brennan Othmann (15) celebrate a goal against Slovakia during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Edmonton on Thursday August 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

McTavish puts up 6 points, Canada crushes Slovakia 11-1 at world juniors

Host side continus round-robin play against Czechia on Saturday

Canada’s Mason McTavish (23) and Brennan Othmann (15) celebrate a goal against Slovakia during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Edmonton on Thursday August 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
It’s important to be open and honest with new college students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Talking to college students about drugs

By Nickolaus Hayes College students in Alberta are well on their journey…

  • Aug 11, 2022
It’s important to be open and honest with new college students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
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Multiple search warrants executed in Wetaskiwin, drug trafficking charges laid

The Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and members of the Wetaskiwin RCMP…

  • Aug 11, 2022
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Jeffery Kraft’s sister, Caitlin Kraft, outside a Red Deer courthouse in 2021. (File photo By PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff)

Tyler Campbell appealing sentence in killing of Ponoka man

Victim’s sister: ‘Here we are again’

Jeffery Kraft’s sister, Caitlin Kraft, outside a Red Deer courthouse in 2021. (File photo By PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff)
Pope Francis leaves the Citadelle in his popemobile following a reconciliation ceremony during his papal visit across Canada in Quebec City on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Most Canadians view Pope’s apology as step toward reconciliation: poll

Francis spent six days visiting Alberta, Quebec and Nunavut for what he called a ‘penitential pilgrimage’

Pope Francis leaves the Citadelle in his popemobile following a reconciliation ceremony during his papal visit across Canada in Quebec City on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
People wait on an evacuation bus, in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Donetsk Pavlo Kyrylenko said four Russian strikes had been carried out on the city of Kramatorsk, and he urged civilians to evacuate. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

Report says Canada should loosen visa requirements to allow more Ukrainian refugees

A new report says Canada needs to change its federal visa policy…

People wait on an evacuation bus, in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Donetsk Pavlo Kyrylenko said four Russian strikes had been carried out on the city of Kramatorsk, and he urged civilians to evacuate. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during an announcement on the opening of a Moderna vaccine production and research facility in Montreal, Friday, April 29, 2022. Moderna says construction of its new mRNA vaccine factory in the Montreal area will begin later this year, with production expected to begin by the end of 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Moderna says vaccine facility in Montreal suburb could be operational by end of 2024

Moderna says construction of its new mRNA vaccine factory in the Montreal…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during an announcement on the opening of a Moderna vaccine production and research facility in Montreal, Friday, April 29, 2022. Moderna says construction of its new mRNA vaccine factory in the Montreal area will begin later this year, with production expected to begin by the end of 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Iga Swiatek celebrates match point during her straight sets win over Aiija Tomjanovic during National Bank Open tennis action in Toronto, Wednesday, August 10, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Serena Williams plays final match in Canada, losing to Bencic at National Bank Open

Serena Williams looked out at the sold-out crowd at Sobeys Stadium, searching…

Iga Swiatek celebrates match point during her straight sets win over Aiija Tomjanovic during National Bank Open tennis action in Toronto, Wednesday, August 10, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
FILE - The 2024 Chevrolet SS EV is shown in Warren, Mich., Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The European Union expressed concern Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 that a new U.S. tax credit plan aimed at encouraging Americans to buy electric vehicles would discriminate against European producers and break World Trade Organization rules. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

EU says US electric vehicle tax credit could break WTO rules

The European Union expressed concern Thursday that a new U.S. tax credit…

FILE - The 2024 Chevrolet SS EV is shown in Warren, Mich., Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The European Union expressed concern Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 that a new U.S. tax credit plan aimed at encouraging Americans to buy electric vehicles would discriminate against European producers and break World Trade Organization rules. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) hands off to James Butler (24) during the first half of CFL football game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Vancouver, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canadian QB Rourke leads Lions into Calgary to face Stamps in intriguing matchup

CFL picks: B.C. tabbed to move to 7-1 on season

B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) hands off to James Butler (24) during the first half of CFL football game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Vancouver, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Canada’s Connor Bedard (16) lines up for the faceoff against Latvia during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Edmonton on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Bedard shines, host Canada downs Latvia 5-2 at world junior hockey championship

Canadians continue round-robin action Thursday against Slovakia

Canada’s Connor Bedard (16) lines up for the faceoff against Latvia during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Edmonton on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson