A 49-year-old man is facing charges after a “violent” jewelry store robbery in downtown Edmonton in October, police said.

The federal government is again advising against non-essential foreign travel as COVID-19 cases rise in Canada and the threat of the Omicron variant of concern mounts.

Alberta is making rapid tests more readily available and has opened bookings for booster shots to those age 50 and up and all health-care workers, Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday.

With cooler temperatures settling into the region, it’s important to take extra precautions with pets to ensure their safety.

Robert Keith Major, 53, is now facing two counts each of first degree murder and indignity to human remains.