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Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024: Analysts

CALGARY — Analysts say 2024 will be a year of weaker oil prices, something that should bring some relief to weary consumers after two years of soaring energy costs.

Jan 8, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Ottawa's energy targets are unrealistic, says Fort McMurray MLA

MLA and minister shares his thoughts on federal, provincial and local opportunities in 2024

Jan 8, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

One dead in helicopter crash near Revelstoke, B.C., RCMP confirms

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — The RCMP says one person has died in a helicopter crash near Revelstoke, B.C. They say the helicopter, which was first reported missing Friday, was found in Glacier National Park.

Jan 8, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

RCMP in Alberta say 80-year-old flown to hospital after alleged road rage incident

BEISEKER, Alta. — RCMP in Alberta say an 80-year-old man was taken to hospital by helicopter after an assault that police allege was the result of road rage.

Jan 7, 2024 9:15 PM Read more >

Southern Alberta snowboarder heading to Youth Olympic Winter Games in South Korea

Felicity Geremia, a Springbank-area youth snowboarder who made headlines in 2023 for her medal-winning runs at the Canada Winter Games, is preparing for the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Jan 7, 2024 2:22 PM Read more >

One dead following house fire south of Calgary

Diamond Valley Fire Rescue was called to a residential fire at about 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 and found one person deceased.

Jan 7, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Search for missing helicopter flying from Calgary to Sicamous underway near Revelstoke

REVELSTOKE — Rescue crews are searching for a helicopter that is believed to have went missing in Glacier National Park, east of Revelstoke, B.C., on Friday.

Jan 7, 2024 6:35 AM Read more >

Wildfire biggest issue of 2023 says Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society executive director

Of the many major environmental issues that headlined news stories during 2023, it’s easy for Kecia Kerr to choose the biggest: wildfires.

Jan 6, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Homeless in Northern Alberta town have options as temps drop and new shelter remains closed

Existing shelter and outdoor camp remain open during cold snap

Jan 6, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Missing Alberta senior found more than a day after calling 911, taken to hospital by STARS

A 71-year-old who went missing in the Diamond Valley area on Jan. 4 has been located and airlifted to hospital.

Jan 6, 2024 1:05 PM Read more >