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Weather, decision-making factors in fatal Kananaskis plane crash last summer

Weather, decision-making factors in fatal Kananaskis plane crash last summer

Six people died last summer when a plane hit a mountain in Kananaskis in cloudy weather with poor visibility a report found
PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

Parks Canada took the Fitzhugh on a helicopter tour of Jasper National Park to get a better sense of the wildfire destruction.
Canmore forward making strong case to crack Edmonton Oilers roster

Canmore forward making strong case to crack Edmonton Oilers roster

“Here’s a guy who hasn’t played in 17, 18 months and to come to an NHL camp and to make the team right away would have been almost ridiculous to think about,” said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch in a media scrum about Canmore player Noah Philp.
Wynonna Earp convention in Calgary and Didsbury this week

Wynonna Earp convention in Calgary and Didsbury this week

During filming of the sci-fi western – which ran from 2016 to 2021 and now includes a Tubi Network original released in 2024 – Didsbury was ‘transformed’ into Purgatory
Kayaker drowns in Athabasca River near Hinton

Kayaker drowns in Athabasca River near Hinton

According to a police investigation, the male had been wearing a life jacket and was attempting to recover an abandoned canoe, and unseasonably high-water volumes are suspected to be a key factor.
Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails

Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says her recent comments about chemtrails don't mean she believes the United States government is spraying them in the province.
Water treatment issue fixed in High River, cause of problem unknown

Water treatment issue fixed in High River, cause of problem unknown

An incident at the High River water treatment plant led to residents in High River, Cayley and Aldersyde being asked to reduce their water use.
Alberta Parks has no plans to re-open new geocache applications in Kananaskis

Alberta Parks has no plans to re-open new geocache applications in Kananaskis

In an email, Alberta Parks said it stopped accepting new geocaching applications in Kananaskis in 2019 and has no plans to reopen applications.
RCMP investigating church fire on Alexander First Nation

RCMP investigating church fire on Alexander First Nation

A Roman Catholic church on an Alberta First Nation had extensive damage from a fire Sept.30 and is believed to be a total loss
Youth took woman to remote area and left her for dead in forest: RCMP

Youth took woman to remote area and left her for dead in forest: RCMP

RCMP say a woman was taken out of the Westlock area and suddenly attacked in an attempt to kill her.
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