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Motel reduced to rubble in Northern Alberta town

Motel reduced to rubble in Northern Alberta town

Once a bustling place, the former South View Motel situated on Bonnyville's Main Street was demolished in just a few hours.
Mayor says wildfire, power grid problems mean visitors should avoid Jasper

Mayor says wildfire, power grid problems mean visitors should avoid Jasper

Mayor says the restoration of electricity through temporary generators has been rife with technical problems and the Chetamon Mountain fire has made the situation precarious
The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada and the Commonwealth, ascended the throne as much by a twist of fate as by the grace of God.
Two homicides this summer leave Banff 'deeply upset, disturbed, traumatized'

Two homicides this summer leave Banff 'deeply upset, disturbed, traumatized'

“It’s been a very difficult time in our community; we’ve been shaken to our core by these incidents," said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno.
Coworkers crowdfunding for victim of Okotoks house fire

Coworkers crowdfunding for victim of Okotoks house fire

Weekend fire that destroyed two houses is only the latest tragedy for woman who lost her spouse 18 months ago.
Edmonton police arrest suspect in deadly random attacks that killed one, injured two

Edmonton police arrest suspect in deadly random attacks that killed one, injured two

25-year-old Clarence Lawrence was taken into custody Wednesday after Edmonton police said one person was killed and two were injured in what they called random attacks.
WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

WestJet workers are getting a new look as the airline revamps its uniforms with an eye to gender inclusivity.
B.C. nurse suspended for claiming COVID-19 vaccine possibly lethal

B.C. nurse suspended for claiming COVID-19 vaccine possibly lethal

The Nanaimo nurse also asked a co-worker to create falsified vaccination records, according to the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
RCMP take Saskatchewan stabbing suspect into custody

RCMP take Saskatchewan stabbing suspect into custody

RCMP say Myles Sanderson was found near the town of Rosthern, Sask., on the fourth day of a massive manhunt.
Driver of suspect vehicle sought after Pride crosswalk vandalized

Driver of suspect vehicle sought after Pride crosswalk vandalized

RCMP asking the public for help identifying either driver or truck in connection with mischief investigation at Central Alberta college.
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