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Southern Alberta man recruits beavers to build him a dam

The beavers have completely remodeled Bragg Creek construction engineer Pierre Bolduc’s backyard, and he likes what they’ve done with the place.

Nov 10, 2022 9:55 AM Read more >

Teen charged with murder in hit-and-run death of Calgary officer to hear verdict

A teen charged in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer is scheduled to learn his fate today. Sgt. Andrew Harnett died in hospital on Dec. 31, 2020.

Nov 10, 2022 8:35 AM Read more >

AmpFest returns to Rockies with full slate of metal, punk music

Twelve bands, including festival headliner Syryn, to hit the stage at AmpFest II this Saturday (Nov. 12) at artsPlace in Canmore.

Nov 9, 2022 6:35 PM Read more >

Coutts mayor says RCMP caught off guard by blockade despite warnings

Mayor Jim Willett said he spotted a social media post about plans for protests against COVID-19 restrictions and notified provincial officials two days before a convoy of trucks appeared.

Nov 9, 2022 5:25 PM Read more >

Trial date set for man accused of killing Central Alberta woman

Philip Toner facing second-degree murder charge after Sundre hairstylist Brenda Ware's body was found in Kootenay National Park in the spring of 2021.

Nov 9, 2022 4:20 PM Read more >

Sister alleges 'gross negligence' behind fatal police shooting of Edmonton bystander

A woman says her brother was sitting by his TV in his basement suite last February when he was killed by a stray police bullet.

Nov 9, 2022 2:20 PM Read more >

Speed dating for friends coming to Southern Alberta town

Find Your Wing Woman, coming to Okotoks Nov. 17, is a way for women to meet new people and establish long-lasting friendships.

Nov 9, 2022 10:10 AM Read more >

Premier Danielle Smith returns to Alberta legislature with byelection win

Smith defeated four challengers to win a byelection Tuesday in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat. She has been absent from the legislature for seven years.

Nov 9, 2022 8:40 AM Read more >

Three Alberta families celebrated for a half century of farming life

Athabasca District Ag Society honours three farm families representing more than 150 years of combined agricultural knowledge.

Nov 8, 2022 7:15 PM Read more >

Central Alberta town rejects Rogers' request for telecommunication tower

Rogers is looking to improve the company's coverage in Didsbury, but council says no to 30-metre tower outside recreation complex.

Nov 8, 2022 6:10 PM Read more >