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Dangerous offender denied parole in horrific sexual assault in Banff

Dangerous offender denied parole in horrific sexual assault in Banff

The Parole Board of Canada denies request after psychological risk assessment indicates offender poses a very high risk of violent re-offending.
Mountain View County residents want black bear relocated

Mountain View County residents want black bear relocated

Cougar Creek subdivision residents near Sundre express concerns about large bruin that has been seen roaming around homes in the area.
Nature Conservancy announces campaign to save landscape in southern Alberta

Nature Conservancy announces campaign to save landscape in southern Alberta

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a $6.9-million campaign to save a distinctive landscape near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta.
Premier Danielle Smith says she distrusts World Economic Forum, Alberta to cut ties

Premier Danielle Smith says she distrusts World Economic Forum, Alberta to cut ties

Smith said she is cancelling a health consulting agreement involving the World Economic Forum because she won’t work with a group that talks about controlling governments.
House cat survives almost two months in Alberta wilderness

House cat survives almost two months in Alberta wilderness

“He survived out in the wilderness on his own all that time – 54 days. It’s kind of a miracle."
Two plead guilty, two others found guilty at trial

Two plead guilty, two others found guilty at trial

The two suspects who went to trial have been found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Calling Lake's Nature Duperron in 2019.
Alberta health-care unions say review could further destabilize system in crisis

Alberta health-care unions say review could further destabilize system in crisis

The unions, which represent more than 120,000 workers, say the problem won't be solved by a reorganization of Alberta Health Services.
Couple booted off plane sues Swoop for defamation, accuses airline of racial discrimination

Couple booted off plane sues Swoop for defamation, accuses airline of racial discrimination

The B.C. couple says they have had flashbacks and sought counselling and suffered 'mental, emotional and psychological trauma.'
Competition watchdog launches study into grocery sector amid rising food prices

Competition watchdog launches study into grocery sector amid rising food prices

Canada's competition watchdog is launching a study to examine whether the highly concentrated grocery sector is contributing to rising food costs.
Southern Alberta city halts lethal trapping of beavers

Southern Alberta city halts lethal trapping of beavers

Airdrie is going to temporarily halt the lethal trapping of beavers in Nose Creek and other local bodies of water following backlash from the public.
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