6 d. ago New trial ordered for Calgary man convicted of manslaughter in fatal stabbing of Uber driver

A three-member Alberta Court of Appeal panel said there were errors in the conviction of Robert Daignault

Events

9 d. ago Supreme Court says Alberta judge relied on rape myths in Saint John's school sexual abuse case

The Supreme Court of Canada has released its reasons for ordering a former Alberta boy’s school teacher back to prison, concluding a judge on Alberta’s top court engaged with “discredited myths and stereotypes” about sexual abuse when he opted to reduce the teacher’s sentence. Paul Sheppard, 62, surrendered himself to correctional authorities in April after […]

Society

9 d. ago Alberta court rejects latest appeal from man behind Brentwood 5 massacre

The Alberta Court of Appeal has denied a request for more freedoms for a man who fatally stabbed five people at a Calgary house party in April 2014.

Other

9 d. ago Alberta court investigating UCP donations linked to two judges: report

The IJF story was part of a broader investigation into political donations by sitting judges, including an Ontario Superior Court justice who donated to the federal Liberals on three occasions.

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta premier defends plans for notwithstanding clause, citizenship markers, disability cuts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure three provincial laws affecting transgender Albertans are implemented. On her Saturday call-in radio show, Smith said she believes the laws can be defended in court, but lengthy delays in the legal process may mean Alberta will have to use […]

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2 w. ago Alberta considers use of notwithstanding clause to protect new transgender laws, while top court considers limitations

The use of the notwithstanding clause could soon be subject to new court guidance, which could impact the way Alberta implements it on its three pieces of legislation

Other

2 w. ago Alberta court overturns sentence after judge declines to view child porn

The accused sexually abused his own daughter and made child pornography featuring her, the court ruling says

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2 w. ago Alberta defends notwithstanding clause in arguments for Bill 21 Supreme Court case

The Alberta government says the notwithstanding clause is an essential part of the Canadian constitution and the country's top court should not undermine it.

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2 w. ago Former city police officer who assaulted handcuffed woman fails in bid to overturn dismissal

The decision to fire former CPS Const. Alexander Dunn was upheld by the Law Enforcement Review Board

Events

3 w. ago Alberta men convicted in Coutts border blockade urge Appeal Court to toss verdicts

Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick were found guilty by a jury last year and sentenced to 6 1/2 years for mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Other

3 w. ago Calgary man in supervised care for Brentwood 5 massacre asks court for more freedom

Alberta's top court has reserved its decision on a request for more freedoms for Matthew de Grood, who stabbed five people to death at a house party more than a decade ago.

Transport

3 w. ago Alberta’s UCP to fight a legal challenge that aims to scrap school pronoun law

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government says it will fight hard to defend a court challenge to its school pronoun law. “Alberta’s government will vigorously defend our position in court,” Heather Jenkins, press secretary to Justice Minister Mickey Amery, said in a statement after two LGBTQ+ advocacy groups officially filed the court […]

Society

3 w. ago Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million defamation verdict against Trump

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's appeal of the defamation award, finding that the “jury’s damages awards are fair and reasonable.”

Economics