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Climber rescued from Mount Yamnuska, airlifted by STARS in Kananaskis Country

Climber rescued from Mount Yamnuska, airlifted by STARS in Kananaskis Country

A climber was rescued from Mount Yamnuska and airlifted after a rock-climbing incident on Sunday (Sept. 22).
Trudeau tells Stephen Colbert there's frustration in Canada, but he'll keep fighting

Trudeau tells Stephen Colbert there's frustration in Canada, but he'll keep fighting

Justin Trudeau's interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" began with the expected jokes about bacon and Canadians saying sorry a lot, but the prime minister acknowledged it's "a really tough time" in the country.
Wildfire smoke could be making glaciers in Rockies melt 10% faster

Wildfire smoke could be making glaciers in Rockies melt 10% faster

Glaciers should reflect roughly 30 per cent of solar radiation, but in recent years, the Athabasca Glacier has been reflecting only 15 per cent.
Friends of Kananaskis stepping up public lands trail care in new deal

Friends of Kananaskis stepping up public lands trail care in new deal

The Friends of Kananaskis Country has entered an agreement with the Alberta government’s public lands division to support trail care.
Calgary councillor to bring forth motion on Nose Creek greenbelt

Calgary councillor to bring forth motion on Nose Creek greenbelt

Calgary councillor Jasmine Mian said she will be introducing a Notice of Motion to start the process of potentially turning the area around Nose Creek into a future green zone.
Southern Alberta rescue has saved thousands of animals over thirty years

Southern Alberta rescue has saved thousands of animals over thirty years

Okotoks-based Pound Rescue celebrated this weekend after three decades of volunteer only operation saving animals in the foothills of Alberta.
Canadian archers team win bronze at 2024 World Archery Field Championships

Canadian archers team win bronze at 2024 World Archery Field Championships

The team finals for the 2024 World Archery Field Championships took place on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Lac La Biche Golf and Country Club.
No rent caps being considered for Jasper as town faces housing crisis

No rent caps being considered for Jasper as town faces housing crisis

“I really think this is an opportunity for the government to show their commitment to Jasper, and so far, we haven't seen that,” said the Alberta NDP's critic for housing.
Court to hear appeal arguments over challenge to Saskatchewan's pronoun law

Court to hear appeal arguments over challenge to Saskatchewan's pronoun law

Saskatchewan's Appeal Court is set to hear arguments over the next two days about a provincial law that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school.
Calgary couple find their 'Zen' through axe throwing, compete in world championships

Calgary couple find their 'Zen' through axe throwing, compete in world championships

Nick Kolomyja reckons axe throwing may have saved his life.
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