Crime & Courts

Alberta government introduces bill to protect human trafficking survivors

EDMONTON, AB. -- The Alberta government introduced a new bill Tuesday aimed at empowering survivors of human trafficking.If passed, the government says Bill 8, the Protecting Survivors of Human Traffi...

Apr 08, 2020 Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General

Taber man charged after licking products in store as part of 'COVID Challenge'

TABER, Alta. - A man from southern Alberta has been charged with mischief after police say he participated in an online prank related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Police in Taber say the man allegedly tam...

Apr 08, 2020

COVID-19 might change Alberta’s court system permanently

EDMONTON, AB - The ultimate goal, is to reduce a rising backlog of cases brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.With that in mind, the Alberta judicial system is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic with t...

Apr 07, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse -- LNN

LPS offers pro-active advice to avoid COVID-19 scams

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Although city Police haven't received many complaints relating to COVID-19 scams, they want to ensure the public is aware of the possibilities. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre advise...

Apr 06, 2020 LPS Headquarters -- LNN

'Always new expenses:' Lawsuits filed as anniversary of Broncos bus crash nears

It's been almost two years since the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan and with the solemn anniversary comes a closing legal window that has seen several lawsuits filed in court.Sixtee...

Apr 04, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

'Always new expenses:' Lawsuits filed as anniversary of Broncos bus crash nears

It's been almost two years since the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan and with the solemn anniversary comes a closing legal window that has seen several lawsuits filed in court.Sixtee...

Apr 03, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Glendon man charged in murder of Nobleford man and a man from Bonnyville

GLENDON, AB. -- There has been an arrest and charges in relation to the death of 39-year old Jacob Sansom of Nobleford, and his uncle, 57-year old Maurice Cardinal of Bonnyville, Alta. It is alleged t...

Apr 02, 2020 Jacob Sansom - Nobleford Emergency Services

City woman previously charged with drug trafficking faces new charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A 45-year-old city who was facing charges from an arrest earlier in the month, now has additional charges for trafficking and breaching the conditions of a release order. Around 10:...

Mar 27, 2020 LPS Station -- LNN

'A death sentence:' Advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in jails, prisons

Advocates across Canada are calling for the release of non-violent offenders and a unified plan to deal with the health and safety of inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. "What we have is people...

Mar 26, 2020

City woman charged in connection with multiple cases of B-and-E

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- A 19-year old woman who was previously reported as missing is now facing charges for a series of break and enters in the downtown area.On Saturday night (Mar 21), police responded to...

Mar 23, 2020 Haley-Anne Trennery -- provided by police