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Collision with black bear near Bragg Creek leaves cubs orphaned

Collision with black bear near Bragg Creek leaves cubs orphaned

"They were hanging around on the opposite side of the road as their mother, who was unfortunately dead in the ditch. They were calling for her and it was quite heartbreaking to see."
City of Iqaluit declares emergency due to water shortage

City of Iqaluit declares emergency due to water shortage

Nunavut capital says lack of precipitation this summer and 40-year low flows in Apex River have created emergency.
Bridge collapses, causes indefinite road closure in Northern Alberta county

Bridge collapses, causes indefinite road closure in Northern Alberta county

Cause of bridge collapse unknown, but replacement won't be installed until 2023 at the earliest.
Vancouver man arrested, charged months after machete stranger attack

Vancouver man arrested, charged months after machete stranger attack

Two people loading luggage into a taxi suffered significant injuries after being attacked by a stranger with a machete.
Oilers' superfan Ben Stelter, 6, remembered

Oilers' superfan Ben Stelter, 6, remembered

Oilers captain Connor McDavid said the relationship he developed with Ben over the course of the year is something he will not forget.
Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead and one injured

Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead and one injured

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has been called in to investigate after fatal shooting in Northern Alberta town.
Paddling to exorcism: Abuse allegations spark new regulations at Saskatchewan schools

Paddling to exorcism: Abuse allegations spark new regulations at Saskatchewan schools

Saskatchewan is stepping in to supervise three independent schools after a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed against former teachers, pastors and church elders for alleged abuse of students.
No on-site physician coverage for 48 hours at Northern Alberta health centre

No on-site physician coverage for 48 hours at Northern Alberta health centre

NDP labour critic calls on provincial government to address disruptions at more than 30 healthcare centres across the province.
Voting deadline looms in race to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta UCP leader, premier

Voting deadline looms in race to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta UCP leader, premier

It’s deadline day to buy $10 Alberta United Conservative Party memberships to vote for the next leader and premier.
Bow Valley sports community mourns shocking death of beloved resident

Bow Valley sports community mourns shocking death of beloved resident

Ethan Enns-Goneau remembered by loved ones, coaches and peers after the 26-year-old Banff resident was killed last Friday.
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