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Edmonton Oilers assistant strength coach wins Canada's wife-carrying championship

Edmonton Oilers assistant strength coach wins Canada's wife-carrying championship

This year's Canadian wife carrying winner helps keep the Edmonton Oilers players strong
At parents' choice event, St. Albert MLA accuses school board of campaigning against UCP

At parents' choice event, St. Albert MLA accuses school board of campaigning against UCP

Nally spoke alongside representatives of an anti-abortion group and a parents' choice organization at an event designed to get social conservatives to run in school board elections
Historic Jasper Park Lodge spared wildfire's wrath, some buildings burned

Historic Jasper Park Lodge spared wildfire's wrath, some buildings burned

“We are able to confirm that though the hotel did incur fire damage, most of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge structures, including the main lodge, remain standing and intact."
84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

Senior lost overnight in Yoho in sweltering conditions is expected to make a full recovery.
Jasper fire evacuees trying to look on the bright side

Jasper fire evacuees trying to look on the bright side

Edmonton evacuee centre has received 439 people as of Thursday afternoon
Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

According to media reports, Quraishi's family resides in Airdrie. He was gunned down on Monday, July 22.
Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

A crew of about 50 firefighters made their way into northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon, part of a group of international firefighting support for Alberta's growing wildfire demands.
Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

“A fire crew is currently actioning this fire,” states Parks Canada in a social media post.
Alberta couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

Alberta couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

New lotto millionaires plan to use some of their winnings to visit family in Montreal
Tornado watch issued Wednesday for central Alberta

Tornado watch issued Wednesday for central Alberta

From Lacombe to Calgary, a tornado watch has been issued as severe storms are expected in Central Alberta this afternoon
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