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'Exceptionally rare': Great white shark washes up dead in B.C.

'Exceptionally rare': Great white shark washes up dead in B.C.

The shark is huge, measuring nearly 14 feet long, scientists say.
Appeal over controversial Southern Alberta biodigester will be heard in November

Appeal over controversial Southern Alberta biodigester will be heard in November

A proposed facility, west of High River, would use feedlot and other types of waste to make renewable natural gas. 
Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say.

Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say.

Spokeo analyzed phone ownership rates among children and heard from child development experts on determining cellphone readiness.
Photos of the dazzling northern lights this week in Alberta

Photos of the dazzling northern lights this week in Alberta

From Banff, to Olds to Lac La Biche, Albertans took in the aurora light show twice this week.
A historic haunted house in Southern Alberta just opened up in time for Halloween

A historic haunted house in Southern Alberta just opened up in time for Halloween

Visit a year-round haunted house south of Calgary.
Bear attacks near Fort Macleod kills 27 goats

Bear attacks near Fort Macleod kills 27 goats

A bear attacked and killed goats on a Southern Alberta farm twice last month
Day parole extended for man who murdered Banff taxi driver in 1990

Day parole extended for man who murdered Banff taxi driver in 1990

“In making the decision to continue your day parole, the board remains highly concerned with the nature and severity of your index offence. In committing the murder, you demonstrated the capacity for unpredictable and extreme violence.”
Northern Alberta town using drones to locate illegal homeless camps

Northern Alberta town using drones to locate illegal homeless camps

Lac La Biche County peace officers recently started using drones to find homeless encampments not permitted on public lands.
Alberta government shuts down Edmonton daycare over safety concerns for children

Alberta government shuts down Edmonton daycare over safety concerns for children

The Alberta government says it has revoked the licence of an Edmonton daycare for risking the health and safety of children.
Cardiac surgical equipment worth $28,000 stolen from car in Calgary

Cardiac surgical equipment worth $28,000 stolen from car in Calgary

Calgary Police are asking for the public's assistance after an unknown suspect broke into a 2020 Porsche Macan S in the Montgomery community last month.
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