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Driver comes forward after dog killed in Okotoks

Driver comes forward after dog killed in Okotoks

The owner of a dog that was hit and killed by a vehicle on Jan. 9 said the driver has come forward after fleeing the scene.
Festive event returns all month in Jasper following devastating wildfires

Festive event returns all month in Jasper following devastating wildfires

Fondue, snowshoeing, poutine showdown are some of the fun to be had at more than 100 events held in Jasper this month.
Barrhead Legion feeling the loss of the Red Ensign

Barrhead Legion feeling the loss of the Red Ensign

Two Legion members, including a veteran of the Korean War, talk about the importance of Canada’s former de facto flag
Feds issue new COVID vaccine guidance, says provinces now responsible for buying them

Feds issue new COVID vaccine guidance, says provinces now responsible for buying them

Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccines will stop this year and the provinces and territories will be responsible for buying them, as well as determining the timing of the vaccinations, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
North America's first solar community comes to an end in Okotoks

North America's first solar community comes to an end in Okotoks

Okotoks' internationally-recognized Drake Landing Solar Community is set to be fully decommissioned by the end of 2025.
Person reportedly attacked by dog north of Calgary

Person reportedly attacked by dog north of Calgary

According to the Town of Crossfield's Facebook page, a dog attack took place on Jan. 8 in a dog park.
Jasper's new 15-metre ice climbing wall has people looking up

Jasper's new 15-metre ice climbing wall has people looking up

Rockaboo Mountain Adventures has built a 15-metre-tall ice climbing wall in the heart of downtown Jasper.
Alleged arson destroys key sewage infrastructure in Cold Lake

Alleged arson destroys key sewage infrastructure in Cold Lake

The control cabinet is an important component in monitoring surges in sanitary sewer flow and plays a key role in preventing back-ups. 
Poilievre says the next Canadian election will be about the carbon price

Poilievre says the next Canadian election will be about the carbon price

Pierre Poilievre returned to Ottawa on Thursday after the holidays with a familiar demand for Justin Trudeau: call a carbon-tax election.
Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives.
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