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Calgary women charged in connection to homicide

Calgary women charged in connection to homicide

Calgary Police announced today that they made an arrest in the murder case of Christopher Stevenson, who was last seen in August of 2023.
Alberta government expecting a boost in its 2024-25 surplus largely due to oil prices

Alberta government expecting a boost in its 2024-25 surplus largely due to oil prices

Alberta's first-quarter fiscal update shows the government expects a surplus of $2.9 billion but won't have surplus cash this year and will need to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars.
Two Northern Alberta men arrested following crime spree

Two Northern Alberta men arrested following crime spree

Athabasca RCMP spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop.
Northern Alberta couple on the hook for $3,000 wildfire fighting bill on their property

Northern Alberta couple on the hook for $3,000 wildfire fighting bill on their property

Property owner receives rude awakening when they find out their insurance does not cover a wildfire firefighting bill
Banff council lobbying Parks Canada for help with traffic troubles

Banff council lobbying Parks Canada for help with traffic troubles

“I would like to see the same creativity that dealt with some parking and traffic solutions in Lake Louise and Moraine Lake brought to the situation in Banff … to help resolve some of the traffic problems,” said Coun. Chip Olver.
Poilievre urges Singh to end NDP deal with Liberals, force fall election

Poilievre urges Singh to end NDP deal with Liberals, force fall election

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is asking the New Democrats and Bloc Québécois to stop supporting the minority government and force an early election, saying Liberal policies are making life less affordable for Canadians.
2023 wildfire emissions were quadruple Canada's annual fossil fuel emissions: study

2023 wildfire emissions were quadruple Canada's annual fossil fuel emissions: study

Planet-warming emissions released by Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfires were quadruple the country's fossil fuel emissions for the previous year, and were surpassed only by the three most high-emitting countries, a new NASA study has found.
Ha Ling Trail, climbing routes closing for rockfall work until mid October

Ha Ling Trail, climbing routes closing for rockfall work until mid October

The closure is in effect from Sept. 3 to Oct. 15, or until further notice, according to an Alberta Parks advisory.
In a Southern Alberta town overrun by deer some want a cull while others are feeding them

In a Southern Alberta town overrun by deer some want a cull while others are feeding them

Mule deer can be a nuisance, but Town of Okotoks stops short of population control measures, at least for the time being.
Alberta scientist gets fish hooked on drugs

Alberta scientist gets fish hooked on drugs

Zebrafish could help find cures for addiction, Northern Alberta researcher says
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