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Alberta couple nominated for 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

Alberta couple nominated for 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards will take place from May 30 to June 1 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto.
UPDATE: Bonnyville RCMP investigate fatal collision on Township Road 640

UPDATE: Bonnyville RCMP investigate fatal collision on Township Road 640

A 25-year-old Edmonton resident has died following a collision between a pickup truck and a semi-truck on Township Road 640, April 1.
Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups

Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups

According to these groups, the draft plan allows Weyerhaeuser to clearcut the remaining critical winter habitat and eliminate the ability of these caribou to annually migrate to the foothill’s forests.
Indigenous bison hunt 'entirely likely' to continue in future years in Banff

Indigenous bison hunt 'entirely likely' to continue in future years in Banff

“Harvesting by Indigenous Peoples is already successfully implemented in many protected heritage places across the country, including approximately half of the national parks."
Murder trial for 2019 death of Alberta woman still ongoing

Murder trial for 2019 death of Alberta woman still ongoing

Judge rules testimony from accused's doctors, victim’s family and friends admissable
From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

The levy had previously been set at $80 per tonne, an amount that has increased yearly since the charge was first imposed in 2019.
Teen skier airlifted from Banff in ‘serious and potentially life-threatening condition’

Teen skier airlifted from Banff in ‘serious and potentially life-threatening condition’

Paramedics treated teen on Sunday while waiting for arrival of STARS air ambulance
City of Cold Lake discusses licensing agreements for environmental reserve lands

City of Cold Lake discusses licensing agreements for environmental reserve lands

The City of Cold Lake is moving forward with efforts to regulate the use of its Environmental Reserve (ER) lands, with administration seeking feedback from the Corporate Priorities Committee during its March 18 meeting on the proposed implementation of license agreements. 
Abbot Pass Hut to be recognized after lengthy public engagement

Abbot Pass Hut to be recognized after lengthy public engagement

The next steps in recognizing a historic alpine hut have launched with recommendations likely to be implemented in the coming months and years.
Suspected vandalism leads to oil spill near Cold Lake

Suspected vandalism leads to oil spill near Cold Lake

A suspected act of vandalism has resulted in the release of 60,000 litres of crude oil from a Check Energy Ltd. well site, located 26 kilometres south of Cold Lake. 
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