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Airdrie Fire Chief concerned proposed change to Alberta Traffic Safety Act could have deadly consequences

Airdrie Fire Chief concerned proposed change to Alberta Traffic Safety Act could have deadly consequences

Pirie said these proposed changes to speed requirements while passing the scene of an accident were, at minimum, shortsighted, and in broader application, perhaps evens deadly.
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The emergency centre says three of four property owners in the City of Kelowna have already been contacted to confirm "significant" structural damage, along with the owners of three properties in the District of Lake Country.
UPDATE: Mall shooting a targeted event, groups exchanged gunfire

UPDATE: Mall shooting a targeted event, groups exchanged gunfire

"Who those groups are and their motivations behind the shooting are still not clear. However, we do not believe there's any risk to the community at this time," said Edmonton Police Service (EPS) acting chief Darren Derko. 
St. Albert vandalism leaves resident "upset and confused"

St. Albert vandalism leaves resident "upset and confused"

“St. Albert RCMP is requesting assistance from the public in checking surveillance cameras for suspicious vehicles or activity in these areas.”
WPCA Chuckwagon World Finals returning to Century Downs

WPCA Chuckwagon World Finals returning to Century Downs

Century Downs Casino, north of Calgary, will be hosting the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) finals Aug. 23 -27.
Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

B.C. Premier David Eby says he feels Meta is holding British Columbians at ransom by withholding news on Facebook and Instagram.
Barrhead man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 769

Barrhead man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 769

A collision reconstructionist was brought in to help determine the cause of a fatal collision Aug. 18 on a Northern Alberta highway.
Yellowknife evacuees find safety in Bowden

Yellowknife evacuees find safety in Bowden

A Yellowknife evacuee and her partner made it to her uncle’s place in Bowden Friday night after a harrowing two-day trip.
BREAKING: Police believe West Edmonton Mall shooting a targeted event

BREAKING: Police believe West Edmonton Mall shooting a targeted event

Police found three men with gunshot wounds and they were transported to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. 
UPDATE: Lockdown at West Edmonton Mall in process of being lifted

UPDATE: Lockdown at West Edmonton Mall in process of being lifted

"The area in Phase 3 where the shooting occurred is not going to be accessible as police investigate the incident," police said in a release.
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