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'Huge' grizzly bear sightings delayed runners at Banff Marathon

'Huge' grizzly bear sightings delayed runners at Banff Marathon

Multiple bear sightings, including at least one grizzly, were the talk of the 2024 Banff Marathon on an otherwise cold and rainy Sunday.
Blasting, construction closes Cougar Creek Canyon in Canmore

Blasting, construction closes Cougar Creek Canyon in Canmore

Cougar Creek Canyon near the popular Lady Macdonald trail will be closed for recreational use until further notice for blasting and construction.
Work on initial feeder main break in Calgary completed

Work on initial feeder main break in Calgary completed

Heavy equipment is arriving today to the site to fix the five hotpsots identified in the feeder on Friday.
Town of Cochrane lends support to Calgary officials for water break response

Town of Cochrane lends support to Calgary officials for water break response

Calgary received more bad water news over the weekend as Cochrane officials offered moral support
Another Northern Alberta town is looking to ban Pride flags, crosswalks

Another Northern Alberta town is looking to ban Pride flags, crosswalks

A proposed bylaw would limit crosswalks to the traditional white stripes and flags on town property in Barrhead, Alberta
Bearspaw First Nation signs historic funding agreement with Canada

Bearspaw First Nation signs historic funding agreement with Canada

“Before this, we only had one recognized comprehensive funding agreement for the three First Nations [Goodstoney, Chiniki and Bearspaw]. The issue has been that Canada was getting away with a three-for-one deal funding us.”
Alberta goalie looks back on a dozen pro seasons, eager for more

Alberta goalie looks back on a dozen pro seasons, eager for more

Last month, Aaron Dell, of Airdrie, an NHL goaltender most remembered for his time with the San Jose Sharks, finished his thirteenth professional season.
Jasper National Park caribou recovery and Indigenous Exhibit moving ahead

Jasper National Park caribou recovery and Indigenous Exhibit moving ahead

Caribou recovery program now more than halfway constructed in Jasper
Historic Swiss village in Golden, B.C. saved, turned into resort

Historic Swiss village in Golden, B.C. saved, turned into resort

Swiss village a few hours west of Alberta will open soon
Northern Alberta RCMP lay out common senior's scams

Northern Alberta RCMP lay out common senior's scams

RCMP presentation in Northern Alberta detailed actual cases of fraud and scams against seniors that have occurred in the community
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