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Food-conditioned black bear heading into den in Banff National Park

Food-conditioned black bear heading into den in Banff National Park

BANFF – A black bear believed to have been fed human food is likely heading into the den after the first snowstorm of the season.
Alberta premier says no referendum on CPP without firm exit number

Alberta premier says no referendum on CPP without firm exit number

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she would not call a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan until there is a firm, finalized number on how much the province would get should it decide to go it alone.
Cochrane treading water in fight to get leaks stopped and water restored

Cochrane treading water in fight to get leaks stopped and water restored

“We know where the break is, we know what the issue is and we know how to fix it,” Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung said of a sewage leak that has impacted the Town's water reservoirs.
One patient extricated from two motor vehicle collision on Highway 27

One patient extricated from two motor vehicle collision on Highway 27

Impaired driving charges pending against male following crash east of Sundre
Polarizing Three Sisters area structure plans adopted by Canmore council

Polarizing Three Sisters area structure plans adopted by Canmore council

CANMORE – The long-discussed development on lands owned by Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties Limited will occur, despite the Town of Canmore's concerns.
Household spending in Alta. dropped twice the national average in 2021, survey

Household spending in Alta. dropped twice the national average in 2021, survey

From transportation to clothes to entertainment, Canadian households spent almost 3 per cent less on goods and services in 2021, according to Statistics Canada.
Man faces weapons charges following high-risk arrest in Didsbury

Man faces weapons charges following high-risk arrest in Didsbury

Arrest of a suspect leads to school lockdowns after RCMP’s Southern Alberta District Crime Reductions Unit located a stolen vehicle in Didsbury Tuesday.
Think your family isn’t using AI? Think again

Think your family isn’t using AI? Think again

AI has been around a lot longer than you think. In fact, you probably use it more than you suspect.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, but hasn’t ruled out future rate hikes as price pressures remain high.
Canmore sharpshooter summits every visible peak in area

Canmore sharpshooter summits every visible peak in area

After three years, a Canmore resident summited every named and unnamed peak in the area - 94 in total
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