Travis Edward Vader was remanded into custody 
Markham Hislop, editor

The person of interest in the case of the missing St. Albert couple, Marie and Lyle McCann, was arrested early Monday morning near Niton Junction.  Travis Edward Vader appeared in court Tuesday, where he was remanded into custody until his next court appearance, which is set for 9 a.m. on July 27 in Edmonton. Continue Reading

Travis Edward Vader, 38 is a person of interest in the disappearance of the McCanns 

The RCMP has found the Hyundai SUV belonging to missing couple Lyle and Marie McCann of St. Albert, AB.  And they have a person of interest they would like to talk to.  But the search for the McCanns has also generated criticism of the Force’s handling of the case. Continue Reading

Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci, sponsor of the anti-poverty motion 
By Anjali Aman, reporter 

Federation of Canadian Municipalities delegates passed a Calgary-led motion Saturday calling on Ottawa to create anti-poverty legislation.  The FCM is holding its annual conference in Toronto this weekend. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Michael Zwaagstra

Manitoba teachers may soon have the option again of deducting marks for late assignments. Education minister Nancy Allan has acknowledged her department’s directive to school boards – -the one that forbids teachers from using academic penalties to penalize lateness- -is problematic. Continue Reading

Royal Bank location, 3919 Richmond Rd. S.W. 

Two banks in southwest Calgary were robbed Thursday.  Both culprits escaped with undisclosed amounts of cash and police are appealing to the public for help identifying them. Continue Reading

American conservative commentator Ann Coulter speaking to 900 plus in Calgary 
By Greg Kamphuis, student-reporter 

Applause and laughter drowned out the protests and boos during Ann Coulter’s speech at the Red and White Club Thursday evening.  Her controversial sense of humour and political ideas were mainly embraced and appreciated by the 900 person crowd. Continue Reading