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Cellphone hijacking scam hits the Foothills

Cellphone hijacking scam hits the Foothills

Victims have just minutes to contact their cellphone provider to prevent their number from being ported to a different carrier, which leaves their personal information and accounts vulnerable due to two-factor authentication and password retrieval processes.
UPDATED: Alberta RCMP crafts vehicle valentines to fight theft

UPDATED: Alberta RCMP crafts vehicle valentines to fight theft

"I want you to be mine, Valentine! Stay with me while I am running."
Rural Alberta municipalities struggling to cope with unpaid oil and gas taxes

Rural Alberta municipalities struggling to cope with unpaid oil and gas taxes

Big Lakes County wrote off $6 million in unpaid property taxes from oil and gas companies in the last two years
ICYMI: People are travelling with containers on their heads at YVR (PHOTOS)

ICYMI: People are travelling with containers on their heads at YVR (PHOTOS)

Photos from Vancouver International Airport on Jan. 28 show "the latest anti-virus shields made with old water jugs."
Independent investigation called for into 2019 fatal Field train derailment

Independent investigation called for into 2019 fatal Field train derailment

UPDATE: Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash in California

UPDATE: Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash in California

Basketball star's daughter Gianna, 13, also reported to be on board
General contractor fined $75k for Canmore house explosion

General contractor fined $75k for Canmore house explosion

“I accept that real harm and financial loss occurred in the wake of this incident. Innocent people were displaced from their dwellings. Many live with the harsh reality that they were very nearly killed by the subsequent explosion."
Lac La Biche: On the Pond hockey tourney has spots open for Novice and Pre-Novice

Lac La Biche: On the Pond hockey tourney has spots open for Novice and Pre-Novice

There's still room to register for one of the most unique sporting events a young hockey team might ever be a part of.
Mount Norquay's gondola proposal isn't flying with Parks Canada

Mount Norquay's gondola proposal isn't flying with Parks Canada

“While we are obviously disappointed with Parks’ comments concerning our initial proposal, we also understand that we are engaged in a process that will likely take many iterations before agreement can be reached. As such, we will be resubmitting a different proposal for Parks’ consideration in the near term that addresses their specific concerns," said Liricon Capital's Jan Waterous
Residents remember Bert Harpe, St. Albert's 'gentle giant'

Residents remember Bert Harpe, St. Albert's 'gentle giant'

Born and raised in the Lac La Biche region
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