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Alberta school division says teacher charged with sexual offences no longer at any of its schools

Alberta school division says teacher charged with sexual offences no longer at any of its schools

On Sept. 5, Bonnyville RCMP say they were contacted by concerned parents regarding alleged "inappropriate contact with a student by a teacher."
Black bear and cub destroyed after breaking into Jasper house

Black bear and cub destroyed after breaking into Jasper house

The bears had also broken into a yard when people were around, and a storage shed containing food.
Water main repairs ahead of schedule as Calgary water demand finally hits target

Water main repairs ahead of schedule as Calgary water demand finally hits target

Calgary city officials announced they will be releasing an updated construction schedule for water main repairs as water demand hits target for the first time.
Parks Canada approves acquisition of Jasper SkyTram by U.S. company

Parks Canada approves acquisition of Jasper SkyTram by U.S. company

Initially announced in June, the sale of the Jasper SkyTram includes a renewable long-term lease with Parks Canada, with nearly 30 years remaining.
Cougar kills family cat, visits Southern Alberta home twice

Cougar kills family cat, visits Southern Alberta home twice

"It was the scariest thing I've ever been through," said Jessica Low, who came face-to-face with an aggressive young mountain lion while at home on Sept. 10.
New curriculum at some Alberta schools has students learning from ranchers

New curriculum at some Alberta schools has students learning from ranchers

New elementary school teaching tool aimed at ranching
ASIRT charges Banff cop for breaking into women's hotel room

ASIRT charges Banff cop for breaking into women's hotel room

Banff RCMP Const. Garret Claxton has been charged by ASIRT for breaking into a hotel room where two women were staying
Northern Alberta elementary teacher charged with sexual offences

Northern Alberta elementary teacher charged with sexual offences

Bonnyville RCMP say they were contacted by concerned parents regarding alleged "inappropriate contact with a student by a teacher." 
Most of Canada is predicted to have a warmer-than-normal fall: The Weather Network

Most of Canada is predicted to have a warmer-than-normal fall: The Weather Network

Canadians in the Prairies can expect to enjoy warmth in the fall, with the temperature outlook for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta above the norm.
Alberta's 'King of the Fish' says he is broke and desperate for help

Alberta's 'King of the Fish' says he is broke and desperate for help

Robert Allen, owner of Alberta Trout Inc., was once the largest trout stocker in western Canada, but now says he can't sell his fish or develop his property to support himself.
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