7 d. ago Alberta youth charged after vehicle slams into high school in Hinton

An Alberta youth is facing charges in relation to the forced evacuation of a Hinton high school Friday after a vehicle collided with the building. Just before 3 p.m., officers in Hinton received a report of a vehicle that crashed into Harry Collinge High School on Friday, said RCMP in a media release. Students and […]

Society

9 d. ago Sundre RCMP charges man in connection with local school lockdown

Sundre RCMP have charged a man in connection with reports of an individual walking near a local school with a loaded shotgun, prompting officials to place schools in lockown and issue a shelter-in-place order. Jason Kelly Burns, 33, a resident of Mountain View County, is charged with assault, uttering threats, unauthorized possession of firearms, possession […]

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2 w. ago Parent charged with assault, uttering threats after incident at Manitoba school: RCMP

Police said the man was roaming the halls of the school when he was arrested, and alleged he threatened and tried to fight officers.

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3 w. ago Cowboys and farm dog wrangle wayward bulls in southern Alberta

In what might be the most rural Alberta story ever, a cowboy duo and their farm dog corralled two bulls that broke free near a school in Coaldale on Friday morning.

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3 w. ago Teen, 14, charged after imitation firearm brought to Sherwood Park high school

A 14-year-old is facing charges after police seized an imitation firearm from a Sherwood Park high school Thursday. Strathcona County RCMP issued a news release just after 2 p.m. Thursday advising of a heavy police presence at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School after officers received a firearms complaint. One person was taken into custody, and […]

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3 w. ago Two 'dangerous and aggressive' bulls near Coaldale school, RCMP warns

Two “dangerous and aggressive,” bulls are nearby to schools in Coaldale, warns local RCMP. Coaldale RCMP say they are currently assisting farmers to round-up the animals just north of Highway 3, near 18th Avenue. They are issuing a safety warning for the area, especially for students who may be walking to school this morning. An […]

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3 w. ago Two 'dangerous and aggressive' bulls captured near Coaldale school after RCMP warning

Two “dangerous and aggressive,” bulls were nearby to schools in Coaldale, warned local RCMP this morning. The animals, which escaped during transport, were recaptured “thanks to the grit and rugged skills of the cowboys (and the dog),” Coaldale RCMP said. RCMP say they assisted farmers to round-up the animals just north of Highway 3, near […]

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