Karen Bartko

An Alberta inmate on the lam and her boyfriend were arrested and charged in relation to allegations an inmate was wrongfully released from jail as a result of forged documents.

The wildfire near Peers in Yellowhead County was first detected late Thursday afternoon and grew quickly, forcing residents to flee.

The two weak tornadoes touched down in a rural area northeast of Edmonton near Lac La Biche, on an evening when a severe thunderstorm swept across Alberta.

Extreme wind gusts to 130 km/h developed ahead of thunderstorms, Environment Canada warned Thursday night.

About 8,000 people have been affected by wildfires in Saskatchewan, ignited by hot, dry weather that has allowed some blazes to grow and threaten more than two dozen communities.

The southern Alberta hockey community is in shock, mourning the sudden death of O'Shea Red Crow — a young man described as funny, gentle giant.

The white cube van drove down a street in the Inglewood neighbourhood overnight, going back and forth while ramming into several parked vehicles.

'In times like these, even small gestures can have profound meaning. Thank you for considering this opportunity to stand with our families during a time of great need.'

Retired Edmonton police Staff Sgt. Bill Clark was charged with breach of trust "in relation to releasing unauthorized and confidential investigative information with news media."

People from Peers were allowed to return home, five days after being ordered to evacuate the hamlet west of Edmonton due to a wildfire just a kilometre away in Yellowhead County.