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Missing man found dead in Kootenay National Park river

Missing man found dead in Kootenay National Park river

Parks Canada officials say they were contacted by Columbia Valley RCMP on Monday to assist with the search for an individual who had been reported missing the evening before.
How a methane leak in Bonnyville will impact homes still unknown

How a methane leak in Bonnyville will impact homes still unknown

A Bonnyville woman says not knowing what will happen to her home is keeping her up at night.
Edmonton Oilers sign first-round pick Sam O'Reilly to three-year entry-level contract

Edmonton Oilers sign first-round pick Sam O'Reilly to three-year entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Sam O’Reilly to a three-year entry-level contract on Monday.
Langdon man not found criminally responsible for killing his mother

Langdon man not found criminally responsible for killing his mother

Scott DeMolitor was found not criminally responsible in the killing of his mother Audra DeMolitor.
RJ Sigurdson to lead Canadian agriculture delegation in Virginia

RJ Sigurdson to lead Canadian agriculture delegation in Virginia

Alberta Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson will promote trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico at the 33rd Tri-National Agricultural Accord.
As the snow flies in Alberta RCMP offer some tips for winter driving

As the snow flies in Alberta RCMP offer some tips for winter driving

Some areas of Alberta possibly seeing total accumulations of five to 10 centimetres before the snow ends Monday night
Alberta youth learning to raise cattle that will be sold at Calgary Stampede

Alberta youth learning to raise cattle that will be sold at Calgary Stampede

The OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador Program prepares the next generation of leaders in the agriculture industry by bringing together 12 youth between the ages of 14 and 18 to gain firsthand experience in the beef industry through raising their own cattle for auction.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to thousands of annual deaths: global study

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to thousands of annual deaths: global study

A new international study co-authored by a Canadian researcher says climate change is contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths than in previous decades.
Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

The report says five major catastrophic events — a Calgary hail storm, flooding in Quebec and Ontario, a wildfire in Jasper, Alta., and winter storms across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan — combined to outpace annual losses in every year on record, including 2016, the year a wildfire tore through the community of Fort McMurray. 
Elections BC confirms recounts in two ridings, official result will take another week

Elections BC confirms recounts in two ridings, official result will take another week

British Columbia's political landscape is far from settled following an election that has yet to produce a clear winner, with recounts set for two key ridings that could determine who forms the next government.
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