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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.”

Nov 16, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species

Stacker compiled 12 times wild animals have adopted others of a different species.

Nov 16, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

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

Nov 16, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 16, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Southern Alberta senior and his dog injured in deer attack

Okotoks has a deer population problem and some are getting aggressive.

Nov 16, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 15, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

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.

Nov 15, 2023 3:49 PM Read more >

Calgary man passed out in St. Albert parking lot charged with trafficking

A man is facing charges after he was allegedly found by RCMP with methamphetamine, heroin, Xanex, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine and GHB.

Nov 15, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

B.C. child sex offender Randall Hopley arrested after turning himself in at VPD station

He disappeared for 10 days before he showed up at a Vancouver police station

Nov 15, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Northern Alberta town council must decide on how to handle restrictive flag and crosswalk petition

Petition is asking for the town to only allow white ladder crosswalks and town and provincial flags on town properties.

Nov 15, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >