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Cyanobacteria shows its colours on Jessie Lake

Cyanobacteria shows its colours on Jessie Lake

Numerous recreational Alberta lakes are currently under a blue-green algae advisory with eight active advisories listed in the Lakeland area.
The community spirit of two Edmonton women celebrated with parks in Edgemont and Laurier Heights

The community spirit of two Edmonton women celebrated with parks in Edgemont and Laurier Heights

Honouring two remarkable Edmonton women with city parks.
Four Canadians prevail in Calgary Stampede rodeo finals

Four Canadians prevail in Calgary Stampede rodeo finals

CALGARY — Canadian cowboys held their own at the Calgary Stampede rodeo by winning four of six events on Showdown Sunday.
B.C. woman loses custody battle for rescue cats left with tenants for 5 years

B.C. woman loses custody battle for rescue cats left with tenants for 5 years

The small claims action involves two cats: Vagrant and Nicholas Cage.
Two arrested after string of Saturday night shootings at Edmonton vehicles

Two arrested after string of Saturday night shootings at Edmonton vehicles

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say a man and a woman have been arrested following a chase that started with seemingly random shootings at vehicles that left several motorists injured.
Man who caused serious crash north of Linaria faces house arrest and 30-month driving ban

Man who caused serious crash north of Linaria faces house arrest and 30-month driving ban

Alberta man sentenced to house arrest for serious crash caused by blowing a stop sign.
Stoney Nakoda Nation finances 'inconsistent', says suing band member

Stoney Nakoda Nation finances 'inconsistent', says suing band member

The release of some of Stoney Nakoda Nation's (SNN) consolidated financial statements in a lawsuit aimed at promoting community transparency is sparking more inquiry
PHOTOS: Every new dog breed recognized in the 21st century

PHOTOS: Every new dog breed recognized in the 21st century

No less than 55 new dog breeds have emerged since the turn of the 21st century.
Banff veteran awarded peace medal on 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice

Banff veteran awarded peace medal on 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice

James Santa Lucia still wonders what became of a young boy he met overseas while enlisted in the Korean War.
B.C. government hit tweet limit amid wildfire evacuations

B.C. government hit tweet limit amid wildfire evacuations

DriveBC's Twitter account maxed out sharing crucial road condition information during a weekend of wildfire evacuations. Experts say it spells the end of social media as a reliable platform during an emergency.
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