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Southern Alberta woman who went through drive-through on horseback says she was told she can't ride horse in town

Southern Alberta woman who went through drive-through on horseback says she was told she can't ride horse in town

In a social media post, a woman said she has been told she can no longer ride a horse in High River due to complaints from residents.
Man hospitalized after hiking incident in Lake Louise

Man hospitalized after hiking incident in Lake Louise

A man in his 50s involved in a hiking incident that required response from STARS is in hospital in stable condition.
Banff cancels Canada Day pyrotechnics display over fire safety concerns

Banff cancels Canada Day pyrotechnics display over fire safety concerns

“To have pyrotechnics done at that time of year is usually when we’re in a high fire season and there’s a a high possibility of having those cancelled anyway."
Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park

Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park

The weather has been a major factor in Parks Canada's wildfire risk reduction work this winter.
Seven youths charged following attack, robbery at St. Albert McDonalds

Seven youths charged following attack, robbery at St. Albert McDonalds

St. Albert victim treated in hospital
'Muscling': Alberta government won't stock B.C. wines that sell direct to consumers

'Muscling': Alberta government won't stock B.C. wines that sell direct to consumers

EDMONTON — An interprovincial wine war is fermenting after Alberta's liquor wholesaler told vintners in British Columbia that it won't stock their products in retail stores unless they stop shipping it directly to consumers.
Air quality alert cancelled after fire at Alberta oil site brought under control

Air quality alert cancelled after fire at Alberta oil site brought under control

MANNVILLE, Alta. — An air quality alert issued for an area east of Edmonton due to a fire at an oil lease site has been cancelled. Officials say the alert was cancelled after the fire was brought under control by emergency crews.
Toxic smoke causes emergency alert south of Vermilion

Toxic smoke causes emergency alert south of Vermilion

"Crude oil is burning, and toxic smoke is being produced. The smoke is dangerous if inhaled."
Cause of snowboarder's fatal fall in Lake Louise backcountry unclear

Cause of snowboarder's fatal fall in Lake Louise backcountry unclear

“Further interviews have since determined the cause of the incident was unwitnessed therefore the cause cannot be confirmed. Visibility in the couloir was poor that day.”
Northern Alberta Indigenous songstress signs with Sony Music

Northern Alberta Indigenous songstress signs with Sony Music

“It’s a win for my family. It’s a win for my community. It’s a win for my people.” 
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