Category Archives: Alberta
'Made-in-Banff' bison calves born in the backcountry for first time in 140 years
BANFF, Alta. - Three bison babies have been born in the backcountry of Banff National Park - the first calves conceived in the area in more than 140 years. Two of the bison were born on July 15, while...
Jul 23, 2018
Edmonton police investigate fatal motorcycle crash
EDMONTON- A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Edmonton. Investigators believe the man driving the bike and a woman passenger were going north on Wayne Gretzky Drive early yesterday morning when a ca...
Jul 23, 2018
Climber dies after 60-metre fall in Kananaskis Country
KANANASKIS- A climber from British Columbia has died in a fall on a mountain southwest of Calgary. RCMP say the 65-year-old man was on Mount Lipsett in Kananaskis Country on Saturday, and was reported...
Jul 23, 2018
UCP marks one-year anniversary with Jason Kenney telling haters they aren't welcome
EDMONTON – In a speech to party supporters in Edmonton to mark the one-year anniversary of the party’s creation, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney, addressed the friction in so...
Jul 23, 2018
Town of Ponoka seeking more input on proposed waste and recycling changes
The Town of Ponoka is inviting citizen input on proposed changes to the community's waste and recycling program. Officials say the input can be submitted through a Citizen Comment Form via an online s...
Jul 22, 2018
'Do Indians have property rights?' Former Alberta chief's land dispute in court
STANDOFF, Alta. - A dispute between two families over land on Canada’s largest reserve is heading to court in part to question whether First Nations members have any right to the ground beneath ...
Jul 22, 2018
Missing woman found in woods near Sundre after searching for lost dog
A woman who went missing while searching for her dog in a forested area southwest of Sundre on Friday has been safely reunited with her family. Sundre Mounties say RCMP Air Services, Sundre Search and...
Jul 21, 2018
Parks Day being celebrated this Saturday across Alberta
July 21 is Alberta Parks Day and there are a few events happening right here in central Alberta. "Parks Day is a day to celebrate the incredible opportunities our parks provide for Albertans, whether ...
Jul 20, 2018
Disgruntled Alberta independent formally launches Freedom Conservative Party
EDMONTON – A one-time member of Alberta’s Opposition United Conservatives has formally launched his own party. Independent Derek Fildebrandt says the best outcome after next spring’s...
Jul 20, 2018
Woman who fell from ceiling sentenced to 15 days
SPRUCE GROVE- A woman captured on video plunging from the ceiling of a Spruce Grove convenience store during a holdup attempt has been sentenced to 15 days in jail. Brittany Burke, 29, was sentenced a...
Jul 20, 2018