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Friends of Kananaskis stepping up public lands trail care in new deal

Friends of Kananaskis stepping up public lands trail care in new deal

The Friends of Kananaskis Country has entered an agreement with the Alberta government’s public lands division to support trail care.
Southern Alberta rescue has saved thousands of animals over thirty years

Southern Alberta rescue has saved thousands of animals over thirty years

Okotoks-based Pound Rescue celebrated this weekend after three decades of volunteer only operation saving animals in the foothills of Alberta.
No rent caps being considered for Jasper as town faces housing crisis

No rent caps being considered for Jasper as town faces housing crisis

“I really think this is an opportunity for the government to show their commitment to Jasper, and so far, we haven't seen that,” said the Alberta NDP's critic for housing.
Court to hear appeal arguments over challenge to Saskatchewan's pronoun law

Court to hear appeal arguments over challenge to Saskatchewan's pronoun law

Saskatchewan's Appeal Court is set to hear arguments over the next two days about a provincial law that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school.
Calgary couple find their 'Zen' through axe throwing, compete in world championships

Calgary couple find their 'Zen' through axe throwing, compete in world championships

Nick Kolomyja reckons axe throwing may have saved his life.
Calgary lifts water restrictions following repairs to feeder main

Calgary lifts water restrictions following repairs to feeder main

Calgary is lifting water restrictions that lasted much of the summer following successful repairs to a major feeder main.
Pride group pickets MLA's Barrhead constituency office ahead of neutrality bylaw discussion

Pride group pickets MLA's Barrhead constituency office ahead of neutrality bylaw discussion

Protesters from Westlock Pride voiced concerns about the Alberta government's plans to limit trans affirming medical treatments and Barrhead's discussion over a bylaw banning Pride flags and crosswalks on municipal property.
Albertan scoops up big award at CCMAs

Albertan scoops up big award at CCMAs

St. Albert resident Jackie Rae Greening was named Country Personality of the Year at the Canada's Country Music Awards.
Alberta Health gives approval for Airdrie proposal being criticized as privatization

Alberta Health gives approval for Airdrie proposal being criticized as privatization

The Ministry said government funding for the Airdrie project which include urgent care and primary care in one building will be considered in the Budget 2025 capital submission.
Bronze statue stolen in St. Albert will be replaced, brought inside

Bronze statue stolen in St. Albert will be replaced, brought inside

Recommendation is to commission a $30,000 replacement bronze statue for one of Saint Albert in St. Albert, Alberta.
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