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Mon May. 02 2011

In Edmonton-Strathcona, NDP Linda Duncan celebrates a victory capturing nearly 54 per cent of the vote.

The votes are in

Polls have closed across the country and the results are in. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been handed his first-ever majority government.

Candidates eagerly await results

Harper wins majority; Ignatieff, Duceppe lose seats

Canadians have handed Prime Minister Stephen Harper his first-ever majority government, in a historic result that also saw the mighty Liberals decimated and the separatist movement in Quebec all but obliterated. Comments (121)

Air travellers warned to be more vigilant when travelling abroad

In the wake of the news of Osama bin Laden's death, Canada's Foreign Affairs department is warning air travellers to be more vigilant when travelling abroad. Officials say travellers should watch for anti-western demonstrations abroad.

Obama says bin Laden's death has made world 'safer'

U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday the world is a better place with Osama bin Laden dead, after DNA evidence confirmed the al Qaeda leader had been killed by an elite team of American military personnel. Comments (230)

Appeal court overturns murder conviction of Katrina Effert

The murder conviction of an Alberta woman who admitted to killing her newborn son has now been overturned.

Poisoned dogs ate tainted meat: RCMP

RCMP believe 13 dogs that died in Mirror, Alta. this weekend ate meat that was tainted with poison.

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	CTV News at Six - Top Stories - May 2
	Canada's Foreign Affairs issues warning for air travellers In the wake of the news of Osama bin Laden's death, Canada's Foreign Affairs department is warning air travellers to be more vigilant when travelling abroad. Officials say travellers should watch for anti-western demonstrations abroad.
	Candidates eagerly await results After 37 days of campaigning, it's all up to the voters. A steady stream of voters made their way to the polls throughout the day as polls opened up at 7:30 a.m.
	Appeal court overturns murder conviction of Katrina Effert The murder conviction of an Alberta woman who admitted to killing her newborn son has now been overturned.
	Poisoned dogs ate tainted meat: RCMP RCMP believe 13 dogs that died in Mirror, Alta. this weekend ate meat that was tainted with poison.
	Red Deer News - Top Stories - May 2
	CTV News at Noon - Top Stories - May 2
	Bin Laden's death prompts warning for air travellers In the wake of the news of Osama bin Laden's death, U.S. officials are warning American air travellers to be more vigilant when travelling abroad.
	Edmontonians cast their ballots Election Day is well underway in Edmonton as polls opened across the city at 7:30 a.m.
	Could voter turnout be higher in this election? Advance polls suggest voter turn out could be higher this election. The last federal election in 2008 only 59 per cent voted -- the lowest turnout in history.
	Murder conviction of an Alta. woman overturned The murder conviction of an Alberta woman who admitted to killing her newborn son has now been overturned.
	CTV News at Six- Top Stories- May 1
	Devastating end in search for missing teen The search for a missing 18-year-old Barrhead teen has come to an end as RCMP confirmed the boy's body has been found Sunday afternoon.
	The final campaign rush for candidates Several candidates in key Edmonton ridings hit the pavement Sunday, running from door-to-door as time is ticking to try and win your vote.
	More dogs die of poisoning A central Alberta mother says her family is reeling after their beloved pet dog was poisoned Friday. Her dog was one of 13 that have been poisoned to death a couple of days ago and says the deaths are taking a toll on the community.
	Oilfield worker killed on the job An oilfield worker has been killed and two other workers are in hospital after being exposed to a deadly gas while on the job.
	Woman facing impaired driving charges Two people are recovering in hospital after their vehicle was hit by an impaired driver early Sunday morning.
	Rallying for their children's education A group of students and parents rallied for a change in the way education is funded in our province.
	Helping at-risk youth, one step at a time It's a place where at-risk youth can turn to when they need help. The Kids Help Phone is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For that reason, some Edmontonians helped raise funds Saturday afternoon to help them do just that.