A professional photographer described by acquaintances and neighbours as quiet and non-violent is now the focus of an Alberta RCMP search in connection with a shootout that wounded two officers on Tuesday.

RCMP from five detachments have surrounded the rural residence near Killam, Alta., at the centre of the shooting of two officers Tuesday afternoon.

RCMP are advising motorists that high winds across southern Alberta are affecting traffic on Highway 2 south of Calgary.

Alberta RCMP have charged a woman following an investigation into the discovery of a newborn's remains at a Lloydminster landfill.

The 28-year-old pilot who died after a helicopter crash near Canmore, Alta., has been identified by RCMP as Matthew Goodine of B.C.