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Two Edmonton men arrested in Cold Lake cocaine trafficking investigation

Two Edmonton men arrested in Cold Lake cocaine trafficking investigation

RCMP locate 45 pre-packaged baggies of suspected cocaine, arrest two people following months-long investigation in Cold Lake.
Alberta considering wild horse control measures

Alberta considering wild horse control measures

“No compelling scientific evidence has ever been produced to substantiate (the Province's) damage claims," critics have said. "In fact, horses should be characterized as native wildlife and protected."
Younger male grizzly bears challenging Banff's grizzly 'Boss' dominant status

Younger male grizzly bears challenging Banff's grizzly 'Boss' dominant status

The patriarch of Bow Valley grizzly bears has been left bloodied and scarred on his hind and face, likely a result of a fight or two with other large male bears, perhaps by his closest rival bear No. 136, a.k.a Split Lip for his disfigured mouth.
The world’s first governments arose to keep people safe — so let’s do more of that, rural MLA tells colleagues

The world’s first governments arose to keep people safe — so let’s do more of that, rural MLA tells colleagues

Grant Hunter, the member for Taber-Warner in southeastern Alberta, said protecting people and their property is a foundational role of governments everywhere.George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Energy experts think Donald Trump will make tariff exemptions for Canadian oil

Energy experts think Donald Trump will make tariff exemptions for Canadian oil

President-elect Donald Trump's promise to slap an across-the-board tariff of at least 10 per cent on all imports including from Canada is unlikely to apply to Canadian oil, energy experts are predicting.
A look at McDavid's magic moments as the Oilers captain closes in on 1,000 points

A look at McDavid's magic moments as the Oilers captain closes in on 1,000 points

Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid enters the Oilers' game Thursday night against Nashville with 999 points.
Over $730,000 in gov't funding going to Alberta agriculture education

Over $730,000 in gov't funding going to Alberta agriculture education

The funding will go toward Alberta 4-H's youth agriculture programs with a focus on experience-based learning and mental health.
Drugs seized from Saddle Lake residence during RCMP operation

Drugs seized from Saddle Lake residence during RCMP operation

A coordinated RCMP operation on Nov. 1 at a residence in Saddle Lake resulted in the seizure of 234 grams of suspected cocaine, hundreds of tablets and prescription pills, and three firearms – one with a prohibited capacity magazine. 
Canmore's Will Gadd paraglides 150 km, solo climbs iconic peak

Canmore's Will Gadd paraglides 150 km, solo climbs iconic peak

“I felt like I used everything I've learned the last 30 years of paragliding and 40 years of climbing to do that trip,” said Canmore's Will Gadd.
Alberta truck driver fined, ticketed after crash on B.C. highway

Alberta truck driver fined, ticketed after crash on B.C. highway

An off-duty police officer was first on scene and helped in the investigation.
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