Police Arrest People with Guns in Alberta

May 16, 2026, 19:35
CanadaSociety

Introduction

Police in Alberta caught many criminals. These people stole things and hurt others.

Main Body

In Calgary, some men kidnapped a person from Edmonton. They wanted money from another man. They used a gun and hit the person. The police arrested four men. One man is still free. The police found a homemade gun. In Hinton, two people stole things from a store and a truck. The police used cameras to find their car. They arrested Tyler James Hodgson and Jada Lynn Thwaites. The police found a shotgun in the car. This gun was illegal.

Conclusion

Police are still looking for one man in Calgary. The other criminals are now in court.

Learning

🔍 The "Action Word" Pattern

Look at how we describe things that happened in the past. We simply add -ed to the end of the word.

Examples from the story:

  • Catch →\rightarrow caught (Special change)
  • Steal →\rightarrow stole (Special change)
  • Kidnap →\rightarrow kidnapped
  • Want →\rightarrow wanted
  • Use →\rightarrow used
  • Arrest →\rightarrow arrested

💡 Simple Rule for A2: When you talk about yesterday or last week, most English action words need that -ed sound at the end to show the time has passed.

Vocabulary Learning

police
officials who keep the law
Example:The police came to the street.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers who keep order
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
people
many humans
Example:Many people were waiting.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:People often share their experiences online.
stolen
took something that was not yours
Example:The thief stole a bag.
stolen (v.)
taken illegally without permission
Example:The stolen items were found in a hidden drawer.
things
objects or items
Example:She packed her things.
hurt (v.)
caused pain or injury
Example:She hurt her knee while playing soccer.
hurt
caused pain
Example:He hurt his arm.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods or services
Example:He saved money for his future.
money
coins or bills used for buying
Example:They need money.
used (v.)
employed or utilized for a purpose
Example:She used a pen to write the note.
used
had employed
Example:He used a knife.
gun (n.)
a weapon that fires bullets
Example:The gun was found in the basement.
gun
weapon that shoots bullets
Example:The gun is dangerous.
hit (v.)
struck with force
Example:He hit the ball with the bat.
hit
struck with force
Example:She hit the ball.
free (adj.)
not restricted or confined
Example:The park is free for everyone.
arrested
taken into custody
Example:The thief was arrested.
found (v.)
discovered or located
Example:They found the missing keys.
free
not in jail
Example:He is free now.
homemade (adj.)
made at home rather than bought
Example:She baked a homemade cake.
store
place to buy goods
Example:We went to the store.
store (n.)
a shop where goods are sold
Example:They went to the store for groceries.
car
vehicle with four wheels
Example:The car is red.
truck (n.)
a large vehicle used for transporting goods
Example:The truck carried heavy cargo.
cameras
devices that record images
Example:The cameras recorded the event.
camera (n.)
a device that takes photographs or videos
Example:She used a camera to capture the moment.
court
place where judges decide cases
Example:The case will go to court.
car (n.)
a vehicle with wheels used for travel
Example:The car was parked outside.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The case will be heard in court.
illegal (adj.)
not allowed by law
Example:The possession of illegal items is punishable.
looking (v.)
searching or seeking something
Example:She is looking for her keys.
still (adv.)
not yet or continuing to exist
Example:The cake is still baking.
wanted (v.)
desired or wished for
Example:He wanted a new bike.
kidnapped (v.)
took someone by force and held them against their will
Example:The child was kidnapped by strangers.
person (n.)
an individual human being
Example:A person can be kind.