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Scott Moe and Sask Party retain majority in Saskatchewan election

Scott Moe and Sask Party retain majority in Saskatchewan election

Premier-elect Scott Moe thanked the party leaders and singled out Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, for the work she does as opposition leader and party leader.
Wildlife fence through Canmore comes with no new wildlife crossings

Wildlife fence through Canmore comes with no new wildlife crossings

A staggering 34,000 vehicles buzz through the Canmore, Banff corridor on the highway every day throughout summer.
Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.
Northern Alberta teacher arrested again for sex offences against minors

Northern Alberta teacher arrested again for sex offences against minors

“This youth had been speaking to an unknown female, on a messaging application, who was attempting to lure the youth and his friends to her hotel room,” states an RCMP media release.
Banff RCMP seeking knife-wielding aggressive man who chased security guards

Banff RCMP seeking knife-wielding aggressive man who chased security guards

“When the male was told that both individuals were security, he produced a knife telling the guards to “prove it” and began to run after them,” said Cpl. Troy Savinkoff, an RCMP public information officer.
Human skull found in Saddle Lake Cree Nation, northeast of Edmonton

Human skull found in Saddle Lake Cree Nation, northeast of Edmonton

On Oct. 13, St. Paul RCMP were called by a local hunter who found the skull while on a game trail.
'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success.
Canadian Premier League Final will be held in Alberta Nov. 9

Canadian Premier League Final will be held in Alberta Nov. 9

The Cavalry FC's win on Sunday clinched the finals being held at their Spruce Meadows home field, south of Calgary next week.
Must we heat the planet to dry grain?

Must we heat the planet to dry grain?

Few options for zero-carbon grain drying, say researchers
Banff to consider bylaw changes to better fire-proof national park townsite

Banff to consider bylaw changes to better fire-proof national park townsite

“We’ve encouraged and we’ve incentivized, but the fact remains that like Jasper, like Fort McMurray, it’s not the big wall of flames that comes and wipes out your community, it is embers raining in and igniting structures."
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