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Alberta MS sufferer grateful for out-of-country stem cell treatment

A Southern Alberta woman with MS says community-funded stem cell treatment in India is still changing her life 9 years later.

Sep 18, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Feds plan to give Jasper planning and development authority to help with rebuild

"By enabling the transfer of planning and development authorities to the municipality, it will make it possible to give the town of Jasper and businesses and residents more say to shape the future of the town."

Sep 18, 2024 3:11 PM Read more >

80-year-old woman hit by vehicle in Canmore, taken by STARS to Calgary hospital

An 80-year-old woman was airlifted in critical condition after being struck by a cube van in Canmore on Tuesday (Sept.17).

Sep 18, 2024 12:18 PM Read more >

Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has confirmed he will ask the other opposition parties to bring down the Liberal government next week with a non-confidence motion.

Sep 18, 2024 10:18 AM Read more >

Boil water advisory lifted for remaining areas in Jasper

Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirmed on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that satisfactory water quality has been restored for the remainder of Jasper, and boiling water is no longer required.

Sep 18, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.

Sep 18, 2024 7:42 AM Read more >

University of Alberta professor explains why coyotes are getting bolder in Northeast Alberta town

Barrhead and surrounding areas are seeing and hearing more coyotes in close proximity to their properties

Sep 18, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Second accused in Rocky View County homicide to appear in court next week

Elijah Blake Strawberry, who is one of two men charged in the shooting death of Airdrie resident Colin Hough, will be in court Sept. 26

Sep 17, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Jasper council cancelling taxes for uninhabitable properties, subject to provincial funding

Along with approving the conditional tax relief, council also requested the Government of Alberta provide funding to offset losses in core municipal revenue from 2024 to 2027.

Sep 17, 2024 3:46 PM Read more >

Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Fish and Wildlife officer says elk hanging outside in compliance with regulations after grizzly sow with three cubs pictured feeding on carcass in Mountain View County

Sep 17, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >