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Alberta Parks removes three recreation areas in Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks removes three recreation areas in Kananaskis Country

The Province delisted Fir Creek, Eyrie Gap and Crane Meadow as provincial recreation areas, effectively transferring a total 14 hectares to become Crown land.
Measles cases are surging around the world, prompting calls for Canadians to ensure vaccinations up to date

Measles cases are surging around the world, prompting calls for Canadians to ensure vaccinations up to date

Although measles is no longer endemic in Canada, experts say a significant decline in vaccine coverage during the pandemic could put many children at risk when a new case is imported here from a traveller
Banff council to consider hiking pay parking rates

Banff council to consider hiking pay parking rates

Banff council hopes a potential small bump in rates will encourage more people to park and ride at a free lot in town.
Sundre RCMP, Major Crimes investigate suspicious death after man shot

Sundre RCMP, Major Crimes investigate suspicious death after man shot

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is treating the death of man shot northwest of Sundre as suspicious
Video: Drone captures moment of Northern Ontario building explosion

Video: Drone captures moment of Northern Ontario building explosion

Three volunteer firefighters from the Capreol, Ontario station were injured and taken to Health Sciences North after a building exploded.
Bonnyville Chamber of Commerce asks for support on crime 'epidemic' on behalf of businesses

Bonnyville Chamber of Commerce asks for support on crime 'epidemic' on behalf of businesses

Small businesses under immense pressure, says chamber's executive director
Alberta tar sands pollution up to 6,300% higher than industry reported, finds study

Alberta tar sands pollution up to 6,300% higher than industry reported, finds study

The study, led by Canadian federal scientists, adds to other research that found Alberta's oil sands were underreporting climate changing carbon emissions.
Two dogs abandoned at Northern Alberta pet store within a week

Two dogs abandoned at Northern Alberta pet store within a week

One person brought their dog in to be groomed and disappeared. Another left their dog behind at the pet store.
Alberta welcomes expansion of pharmacy care clinics in communities across province

Alberta welcomes expansion of pharmacy care clinics in communities across province

Pharmacy health-care, include assessments and services such as treatment of colds, pink eye and urinary tract infections.
Surge of patients, staff shortage led to cancelled, delayed surgeries at Edmonton pediatric hospital

Surge of patients, staff shortage led to cancelled, delayed surgeries at Edmonton pediatric hospital

Senior physicians send letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange detailing chaos at Stollery Children’s Hospital
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