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Bloc to vote against Conservative non-confidence motion next week, avoiding federal election campaign

Bloc to vote against Conservative non-confidence motion next week, avoiding federal election campaign

Should the motion pass, parliamentary convention would suggest that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would be required to request a federal election campaign
A bush fire connected to homeless encampment raises concerns in Cold Lake

A bush fire connected to homeless encampment raises concerns in Cold Lake

So far this year, the City of Cold Lake’s Fire-Rescue Team has responded to 29 calls relating to homeless camping.
Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has confirmed he will ask the other opposition parties to bring down the Liberal government next week with a non-confidence motion.
Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.
University of Alberta professor explains why coyotes are getting bolder in Northeast Alberta town

University of Alberta professor explains why coyotes are getting bolder in Northeast Alberta town

Barrhead and surrounding areas are seeing and hearing more coyotes in close proximity to their properties
Second accused in Rocky View County homicide to appear in court next week

Second accused in Rocky View County homicide to appear in court next week

Elijah Blake Strawberry, who is one of two men charged in the shooting death of Airdrie resident Colin Hough, will be in court Sept. 26
Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Fish and Wildlife officer says elk hanging outside in compliance with regulations after grizzly sow with three cubs pictured feeding on carcass in Mountain View County
Discovery of four siblings buried in Central Alberta has gravesite restored by 'Gravesite Guardians'

Discovery of four siblings buried in Central Alberta has gravesite restored by 'Gravesite Guardians'

The youngest three children died within a day of each other in 1906, while the oldest died five months later in 1907.
St. Albert hockey player and Edmonton fan gets invite to Oilers rookie camp

St. Albert hockey player and Edmonton fan gets invite to Oilers rookie camp

Matt Savoie and Marc Lajoie have a shot at The Show at Rogers Place this week
North Saskatchewan River designated as Canadian Heritage River

North Saskatchewan River designated as Canadian Heritage River

The North Saskatchewan River has long served as a vital cultural and trade route for Indigenous peoples and early settlers, as well as a gathering place for Indigenous nations such as the nêhiyawak (Cree), Métis, Nakota Sioux, and many others, providing a transportation route that was pivotal to the fur trade and early human settlement patterns. 
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