Half of those arrested in car theft network are out on bail

After a large-scale criminal investigation dubbed ‘Project Odyssey’, it looked like police were finally making headway… Until you realize 14 out of the 22 who were caught and charged in the latest batch of arrests are already out on bail.

RCMP “on the brink” of collapse in Alberta: Report

Following news from the Management Advisory Board that the RCMP is “stretched thin”, Minister Ellis expressed his deep concerns, saying that it’s time for Alberta to have an independent provincial police agency to address the gaps left by Ottawa.

Alberta to introduce tougher bail protocol due to federal inaction

Alberta Minister of Justice, Mickey Amery, announced a provincial strategy to clean up the federal government’s weak bail legislation that’s continuously resulting in repeat violent offenders. Amery said Edmonton has had so much criminal activity of late that it’s caused enormous damage to the city’s economy, reputation, and morale. He made the announcement alongside concerned […]