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Living wage report shows Canmore most expensive place to live in Alberta

Living wage report shows Canmore most expensive place to live in Alberta

Canmore residents need to make almost $14 more per hour to make a living wage compared to the second most expensive place to live in Alberta - Jasper.
Striking RCMP officer with truck door nets Westlock man 15-day sentence

Striking RCMP officer with truck door nets Westlock man 15-day sentence

Westlock man pleaded guilty to assault on a peace officer Nov. 8
Semi truck driver charged with drunk driving on Alberta highway

Semi truck driver charged with drunk driving on Alberta highway

A Saskatchewan truck driver has been charged with impaired driving after allegedly trying to reverse a semi-tractor trailer on an Alberta highway.
Kananaskis avalanche death stark reminder of hazard at season start

Kananaskis avalanche death stark reminder of hazard at season start

“This terrible tragedy is a reminder to anyone going out into the backcountry to exercise caution, carry essential rescue gear (a probe, shovel and beacon) and always check for avalanche conditions before and during their trip as risk can change rapidly.”
12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species

12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species

Stacker compiled 12 times wild animals have adopted others of a different species.
Sixty-five-year-old Alberta rock climber recognized for decades in sport

Sixty-five-year-old Alberta rock climber recognized for decades in sport

Alberta climber, Andy Genereux, has established more than 2,000 pitches and 600 sport climbs in the Bow Valley and Canadian Rockies since 1982
Tech giant Amazon's first Canadian wind farm project to be located in Alberta

Tech giant Amazon's first Canadian wind farm project to be located in Alberta

CALGARY — Tech giant Amazon is investing in its first Canadian wind farm - a 495-megawatt capacity wind farm to be built in Vulcan County in southern Alberta.
Southern Alberta senior and his dog injured in deer attack

Southern Alberta senior and his dog injured in deer attack

Okotoks has a deer population problem and some are getting aggressive.
TikTok video prompts RCMP animal abuse investigation in Big Valley

TikTok video prompts RCMP animal abuse investigation in Big Valley

A trending video on TikTok that went viral over the weekend has prompted investigation by Stettler RCMP into alleged animal abuse.
Alberta COVID-19 panel calls for more cabinet control in crises

Alberta COVID-19 panel calls for more cabinet control in crises

EDMONTON — A panel reviewing Alberta’s COVID-19 response is calling for rule changes to ensure the premier and cabinet have the last word in future crises, with help from a new senior science officer.
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