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Precautions advised after one dead, one hospitalized in suspected fentanyl overdoses

Precautions advised after one dead, one hospitalized in suspected fentanyl overdoses

More than 2,000 sites across Alberta offer drug that temporarily reverses effects of an opioid poisoning or overdose
Legal decision will see Canmore council adopt polarizing area structure plans

Legal decision will see Canmore council adopt polarizing area structure plans

“It would be very rare, almost unheard of, for council not to respect an order with a tribunal."
Province announces $165M in relief for livestock producers

Province announces $165M in relief for livestock producers

RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s minister of agriculture and irrigation, announced $165 million in funding to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing condition.
Jail Guard Charged With Sexual Assault, Breach Of Trust

Jail Guard Charged With Sexual Assault, Breach Of Trust

A former civilian jail guard at the Piikani Nation RCMP detachment in Brocket, Alta. is facing criminal charges of sexual assault and breach of trust after an alleged in-custody assault last week. Charles G.
Parks Canada reviewing shuttle services to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Parks Canada reviewing shuttle services to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Lake Louise RCMP with help from Alberta RCMP Traffic, Alberta Sheriffs, and Parks Canada conducted a two-day commercial vehicle inspection at Moraine Lake, with 33 of 50 passing inspections, 14 put out of service, and six requiring immediate attention.
Central Alberta cannabis production plant to close

Central Alberta cannabis production plant to close

SNDL Inc., formerly known as Sundial Growers Inc., is consolidating its cultivation, research and development, and “supply chain efficiencies” to its New Brunswick plant.
The Boss back in Banff prompts uptick in fruit tree removals

The Boss back in Banff prompts uptick in fruit tree removals

“When a bear’s life is potentially in danger and there's something they can do about it, they’ve chosen to act, which is fantastic.”
New surgical tool helps Afib patients get back to their lives more quickly

New surgical tool helps Afib patients get back to their lives more quickly

New technology allows better treatment for Afib, a condition of abnormal heart rhythm that increases risk of heart attack and stroke.
Carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight: report

Carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight: report

Experts say the large-scale deployment of carbon capture and storage in hard-to-abate sectors like oil and gas production and cement manufacturing will be required if Canada is to have a shot at meeting its climate targets.
Priddis historian and author to receive Alberta's highest honour

Priddis historian and author to receive Alberta's highest honour

A Priddis resident is among eight recipients of the Alberta Order of Excellence for 2023.
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