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Alberta News Roundup: Calgary Bus Tragedy, Crime & Referendum | October 16, 2026
Alberta Radio’s October 16 news roundup covers the Calgary bus tragedy, Edmonton crime, referendum updates, Indigenous concerns and weekend events.
3 days ago4 min read
"An Open Drug Market": Sean Strickland Puts Edmonton's Failures on Blast
UFC champion Sean Strickland called downtown Edmonton a "trash can" and an "open drug market with zero police." Crude? Yes. But the numbers behind Edmonton's homelessness and overdose crisis are worse, and politicians and agencies owe Albertans answers.
4 days ago5 min read
Alberta News Roundup: Referendum Advance Vote, Edmonton Crash, Pacific Link
Advance voting is strong ahead of Monday's referendum, Edmonton police lay charges after a deadly bus-shelter crash, First Nations and Métis push back on Pacific Link, and your weekend events across Alberta.
4 days ago5 min read
$30M Cigarette Bust in Westlock: 29.5M Smokes Seized
Westlock RCMP seized 29.5 million unstamped cigarettes worth $30M, with nearly $10M in unpaid tax. A 50-year-old Westlock man is charged. Here's the take.
Oct 62 min read
Aspen Wilson Found Safe: Valleyview Amber Alert Cancelled
UPDATE: RCMP cancelled the Valleyview Amber Alert at 11:45 a.m. Aspen Wilson, 7, was found safe and stepfather Alexander Stone is in custody.
Oct 52 min read
UPDATE: Valleyview Girl, 7, Found Safe; Amber Alert Cancelled
UPDATE: RCMP cancelled the Valleyview Amber Alert at 11:45 a.m. MT. Aspen Wilson, 7, has been found safe and suspect Alexander Stone is in custody.
Oct 52 min read
Alberta Is Still Sitting on Its Police Misconduct Review
Lawyers want Alberta to release retired judge Peter Martin's review of how the Crown handles police misconduct files, 22 months after it was ordered.
Oct 52 min read
St. Albert Assault Case Won't Reach a Hearing Until 2027
A preliminary hearing in the May 1 St. Albert assault on Ali Wahed Noor is set for March 1, 2027. Ryan Lacasse faces aggravated assault and uttering threats.
Oct 52 min read
Fort McMurray's Fraud Squad: 80+ Charges in Six Months
Wood Buffalo RCMP's pilot Financial Crime Unit has laid 80+ charges in six months and tied Fort McMurray fraud to national and international crime networks.
Oct 52 min read
Alberta Midday Roundup: Flames Chase Win & Sexsmith Fight (Oct 4, 2026)
Alberta midday: Flames seek first win at Seattle 6 p.m. MT; Sexsmith data-centre faces 107 appeals; CPS still seeks East Village pair; sunny, no alerts.
Oct 44 min read
Rocky View Luxury Break-Ins: Calgary Man Faces Six Charges
A 39-year-old Calgary man faces six charges after forced break-ins at Rocky View County luxury homes. Three stolen vehicles recovered; court date is Oct. 6.
Oct 42 min read
East Village Homicide: CPS Needs Your Eyes on This Pair
Calgary police released CCTV photos of a man and a woman tied to Friday's fatal East Village stabbing. The suspect fled and remains at large. How you can help.
Oct 42 min read
Alberta Morning Roundup: Flames Collapse & CPS Seeks Pair (Oct 4, 2026)
Alberta morning: CPS seeks man and woman in East Village homicide; Flames fall 4-1 in Vancouver; Oilers beat Kraken 3-1; sunny Sunday across Alberta.
Oct 43 min read
Alberta Midday Roundup: Rocky View Break-Ins & Calgary Pump Spike (Oct 3, 2026)
Alberta midday: Rocky View luxury break-ins charges, Calgary pump spike after gas-tax pause, Oilers & Flames tonight, calm EC afternoon.
Oct 33 min read
Alberta Morning Roundup: East Village Homicide & Ottawa's $18B Files (Oct 3, 2026)
Alberta morning news: East Village fatal stabbing, Ottawa's $18B separation briefings, Stamps win in Regina, Oilers/Flames bounce-back, calm Saturday weather.
Oct 32 min read
Alberta Crime Watch: Abduction Warrants, Red Deer Drug Bust
Canada-wide warrants for an Edmonton dad accused of abducting his kids, a Red Deer RCMP drug and gun bust, a Fort McMurray arson arrest and more.
Oct 24 min read
Alberta Crime Watch: Thursday, September 24, 2026
A Lloydminster murder warrant, Fort McMurray arson tips, Calgary violence and hate-crime charges, and Edmonton firearms cases. Alberta's crime file today.
Sep 242 min read
🚨 ALBERTA CRIME UPDATE — WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
A targeted Calgary homicide, a Carrington shooting, 51 extortion-related incidents since April 2025 and an $88,000 drug bust lead this Alberta crime roundup.
Sep 162 min read
Bishnoi Gang Letter to Canadian Police: Threat to Public Safety & National Security
A letter claiming to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reached Abbotsford police in August 2025. What it reveals about the extortion network in Canada.
Sep 162 min read
🚨 ALBERTA CRIME UPDATE — SEPT 15, 2026
RCMP Const. Tyler Bell is charged after an ASIRT probe into a baton launcher used in Atikameg, plus more Alberta crime and policing stories this morning.
Sep 151 min read
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