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RCMP, partners gear up for major security effort ahead of 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis

RCMP, partners gear up for major security effort ahead of 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis

Lessons learned from hosting world leaders summit in Kananaskis in 2002 to inform planning for 2025.
RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

Mounties say they're treating the death of a five-year-old girl pulled from an Alberta lake as a criminal matter.
Alberta premier: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization

Alberta premier: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to "Uber-ize" and replace the province's online continuing care directory is aimed at making it easier for patients to navigate, and the analogy shouldn't be taken too far.
Debate continues about role of mountain pine beetle in Jasper wildfire

Debate continues about role of mountain pine beetle in Jasper wildfire

"It doesn't really matter what kind of fuel is out there right now when you have such a hot, dry year."
Banff approves $41 million affordable housing development

Banff approves $41 million affordable housing development

The Town of Banff received a $5 million donation for an affordable housing project.
Canada's dairy industry dumping billions of litres of milk, study finds

Canada's dairy industry dumping billions of litres of milk, study finds

The head of Dairy Farmers of Canada said dumping milk was only done 'as a last resort.'
The price of climate risk for Canada's farmers

The price of climate risk for Canada's farmers

Crop insurance can help — and harm — farm resilience
Hate crimes on the rise in Southern Alberta town, warns Pride group

Hate crimes on the rise in Southern Alberta town, warns Pride group

"They’ve had their front windows smashed, their car windows smashed, their Pride flags torn down, and even a break-in attempt," says High River Pride.
'Headed in the right direction': Jasper businesses cross fingers for strong winter season

'Headed in the right direction': Jasper businesses cross fingers for strong winter season

Jasper represents $625 million in annual tourism spending and accounts for 25 per cent of visitor spending in the Canadian Rockies.
Four months in jail for Northern Alberta man convicted of choking pregnant woman

Four months in jail for Northern Alberta man convicted of choking pregnant woman

An Alexander First Nation man admitted to choking a pregnant woman inside and outside a home in September.
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