Filmmaker accused of murder shared 'dark fantasies' with Facebook friend, trial hears

Filmmaker Mark Twitchell, on trial for murder. The Crown alleges the victim was slain in a manner very similar to one of Twitchell's own movie plots.

A woman who shared “dark fantasies” with aspiring filmmaker Mark Twitchell over Facebook in 2008 received messages advising her to prepare a “kill room,” Twitchell’s murder trial heard on Wednesday.

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Sebastien Togneri was an aide to former public works minister Christian Paradis (pictured).

Ousted ministerial staffer makes quick exit from campaign of Edmonton Tory

A former Conservative operative under investigation by the RCMP is no longer volunteering with the campaign of an Edmonton Tory candidate...

Janelle Meredith, a former patient at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, demonstrates a driving simulator on March 30, 2011, that helps people get back behind the wheel after injury or illness. The $145,000-simulator is one of the most advanced in Canada and is made in Montreal by Virage.

Glenrose puts recovering patients back behind the wheel

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton has a new driving simulator to help patients get back behind the wheel after recovering...

This photo, taken by Nic Burgess and posted online, shows a goat with a bloody face at GuZoo, near Three Hills, Alta.

Photos of Alberta zoo spark furor online, SPCA probe

The SPCA is investigating an Alberta zoo after photographs were posted online over the weekend claiming to show animals at the GuZoo...

Medical students around globe tune into Edmonton doctor's podcasts

Before launching into a discussion about the symptoms, signs and treatment of an enlarged prostate, Dr. Jonathan White advises listeners...

Jackass star turned standup comedian Steve-O.

Jackass star Steve-O recalls running from Calgary police

Days before his arrest at the Calgary airport on an outstanding assault warrant, Steve-O, star of the TV show Jackass, laughed when...

A portrait of the four slain Mayerthorpe RCMP officers on display at a national memorial service held in Edmonton in this March 5, 2005 file photo.

No way to prevent Mountie massacre: Mayerthorpe report

A report into the murder of four RCMP officers outside Mayerthorpe, Alta., makes few recommendations to avoid similar deaths, and ...

The man called Stephen Harper's "intellectual, philosophical soulmate," Tom Flanagan, said Harper's move to eliminate financing for political parties was "his single worst mistake."

Ex-Harper adviser says Tory minority was 2004 option

A key adviser to Stephen Harper during his days as Opposition leader says the "co-opposition" arrangement Harper negotiated with NDP...

Stunt performer Stephen Gilchrist Glover, 36 — known as star Steve-O — was arrested by Calgary police waiting for him at customs Sunday morning.

Star of TV's Jackass arrested in Calgary

A star of the TV show Jackass was arrested at the Calgary International Airport over the weekend on outstanding arrest warrants.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper warns a Burnaby, B.C., crowd that the opposition parties will band together to form a Liberal-led coalition unless Canadians elect a majority government on May 2.

Harper's coalition criticism backfires as past comes back to haunt him

Prime Minister Stephen Harper's political weapon against rival parties has backfired and threatens to raise questions about his own...

Proud mother Elaine Borger and dad Bill Borger,greet thier son Calgary swimmer Bill Borger at the Airport as he returns from Europe after Successfully swimming the English Channel.

Calgarian ready for assault on Everest

Calgary climber Bill Borger left the city today en route to Nepal and his attempt to climb Mount Everest.If successful, he’ll be the...

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Layton would cap credit-card charges

Spring into fall: Toronto's LG Fashion Week kicks off with all-Canadian showcase

Toronto's LG Fashion Week spanned the geographical boundaries of style Monday night kicking off festivities with an expansive display...

Layton would cap credit-card charges

Jack Layton wants to take on growing family debt loads by capping the interest credit card companies can charge.

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A movement of "rogue" women priests is growing around the world and even here in Alberta.

This tree has been impacted by the Mountain Pine Beetle. The larger grooves in the tree show where the beetle burrowed, and the smaller ones where the bug laid eggs.

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Travelers rest on the floor stranded at the Haneda airport Friday, March 11, 2011, in Tokyo, Japan, due to the massive 8.9 earthquake to hit off the shores of eastern Japan.

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