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Air Canada signs deal to buy 30 electric-hybrid aircraft

Air Canada signs deal to buy 30 electric-hybrid aircraft

Air Canada says the aircraft will be powered by lithium-ion batteries and equipped with reserve-hybrid generators that can use sustainable aviation fuel. 
Residents cry foul over sewage stench in Rocky Mountains town

Residents cry foul over sewage stench in Rocky Mountains town

High summer temperatures and a change in wind direction have brought stench from wastewater treatment plant into Canmore.
Edmonton police officer injured in motorcycle hit-and-run

Edmonton police officer injured in motorcycle hit-and-run

Edmonton police say an officer was injured while conducting traffic enforcement at a construction zone Wednesday evening.
'Prepared to wait all night': Long lines as Queen Elizabeth lies in state

'Prepared to wait all night': Long lines as Queen Elizabeth lies in state

People joined a lineup that stretched for kilometres along the south bank of the River Thames to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth.
RCMP apprehension unit wasn't searching for Sask. suspect before stabbing rampage

RCMP apprehension unit wasn't searching for Sask. suspect before stabbing rampage

The RCMP says a special unit was not actively searching for a Saskatchewan man they believe to be responsible for a rampage that left 11 people dead and 18 others injured.
No statutory holiday in Alberta, but a day of mourning Monday in honour of the Queen

No statutory holiday in Alberta, but a day of mourning Monday in honour of the Queen

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this week that Monday will be a federal holiday, but Alberta has declared it a provincial day of mourning.
Calgary man charged with fraud for offering fake firearms training out of his home

Calgary man charged with fraud for offering fake firearms training out of his home

Victims told Calgary police they thought they were registering to complete the course with a certified instructor.
Southern Alberta residents fed up with feedlot odours

Southern Alberta residents fed up with feedlot odours

High River woman says after leaving windows open overnight, it smelled like a herd of cows had come through her living room.
Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversy

Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversy

A day after Justice Minister Tyler Shandro publicly directed the head of Alberta's human rights commission to quit, the commissioner’s office lobbed the issue back at him, saying it’s Shandro who does the hiring and firing.
Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada

Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada

The Prairies are expected to see above-normal temperatures for much of September and normal temperatures for October and November.
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