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BREAKING: Westlock votes to ban Pride crosswalks, other flags by 24 votes

BREAKING: Westlock votes to ban Pride crosswalks, other flags by 24 votes

As a result of the successful plebiscite, the new bylaw will require removing the existing rainbow crosswalk between the town hall and the Westlock Legion
Company fined $77,000 after fish oil spill on Jasper highway last year that resulted in death of an elk

Company fined $77,000 after fish oil spill on Jasper highway last year that resulted in death of an elk

An elk was injured and had to be euthanized after a truck spilled fish oil on a highway in Jasper National Park just over a year ago. The company that spilled the oil did not clean it up, forcing Parks Canada, the RCMP and fire department to clean up the mess.
Massive pit in rural road southwest of Calgary wrecks dozens of vehicles

Massive pit in rural road southwest of Calgary wrecks dozens of vehicles

“A guy the other day, he had his $190,000 truck destroyed. It was a show truck, 190 grand, it's written off.”
Alberta man facing 21 identity theft and fraud charges: RCMP

Alberta man facing 21 identity theft and fraud charges: RCMP

Mounties have laid 21 charges against a St. Albert resident who allegedly used stolen identity documents and bank cards to make off with about $30,000.
Alberta's Calvary lose first game in Champions Cup first leg

Alberta's Calvary lose first game in Champions Cup first leg

The Calvary, who play south of Calgary, are the last Canadian team competing in the CONCACAF Champions Champions Cup this month.
Alberta Jaromir Jagr superfan dons mullet one last time for No. 68's jersey retirement

Alberta Jaromir Jagr superfan dons mullet one last time for No. 68's jersey retirement

'Travelling Jagr' Ryan Sellers, of St. Alberta, joined the troupe and thousands of fans in Pittsburgh to wave goodbye to hockey great Jaromir Jagr's NHL jersey
Jasper visitor parking rates going up a dollar per hour

Jasper visitor parking rates going up a dollar per hour

Expect to pay more for parking the next time you visit Jasper National Park.
Controversial Kananaskis logging plan pauses after company bought out

Controversial Kananaskis logging plan pauses after company bought out

“We want to take time to meet with local groups that have expressed an interest in our planned activities and to meet with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to discuss the bridge over the Highwood River.”
Saskatoon police charge two youths, 12 and 13, in death of 12-year-old

Saskatoon police charge two youths, 12 and 13, in death of 12-year-old

A 12-year-old boy was taken to a Saskatoon hospital where he died a short time later.
Airdrie-Cochrane NDP pull funding from Bow Valley Credit Union due to controversy around CEO

Airdrie-Cochrane NDP pull funding from Bow Valley Credit Union due to controversy around CEO

The Airdrie-Cochrane NDP decided to move their accounts out of Bow Valley Credit Union following controversies surrounding their CEO Brett Oland and his involvement with Take Back Alberta.
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