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Recent snowfalls a welcome relief for Alberta skiers

Recent snowfalls a welcome relief for Alberta skiers

Rockies ski resorts all boasting fresh powder for skiers, snowboarders
Woman awakes in backseat to find car being driven by thief in Northern Alberta

Woman awakes in backseat to find car being driven by thief in Northern Alberta

Woman escapes stolen vehicle in Elk Point area when thief slows down. A harrowing and destructive police chase ensued.
Central Alberta break and enter victims who were shot at commend RCMP response

Central Alberta break and enter victims who were shot at commend RCMP response

Shelter in place order for Mountain View County residents lifted after two suspects, believed to be armed, apprehended
Pilot escapes unhurt after plane flips on Burntstick Lake

Pilot escapes unhurt after plane flips on Burntstick Lake

A pilot was flying at low altitudes when landing gear caught snow over surface of lake and flipped.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for Canmore, Kananaskis, MD Bighorn

UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for Canmore, Kananaskis, MD Bighorn

A snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada has ended for Canmore, Kananaskis Country and the Municipal District of Bighorn.
Hinton pulp mill bought by international company from West Fraser for $5 million USD

Hinton pulp mill bought by international company from West Fraser for $5 million USD

The Town of Hinton operates its water treatment plant located on the mill’s property and will invest $6 million into the wasteweater treatment at the plant in the next five year.
Cougar attack in Banff National Park, person injured

Cougar attack in Banff National Park, person injured

A person received non-critical injuries following a cougar attack in Banff National Park on Monday (Feb. 12).
Wild pigs currently not a concern in Jasper National Park

Wild pigs currently not a concern in Jasper National Park

"I think the jury is still out on whether or not this environment – a mountain environment without swaths of agriculture – could actually sustain a population of wild pigs or not.”
Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Glendon set to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games

Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Glendon set to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games

The provincial government will provide an $820,000 operating grant to the 2026 host society to help cover operating costs such as staffing, transportation, food, venues and promotions.
RCMP lay attempted murder charge after shooting at Carstairs-area club

RCMP lay attempted murder charge after shooting at Carstairs-area club

Carstairs-area residents told to shelter in place Friday as RCMP sought armed suspects
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