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Early repair work on Calgary feeder main has begun

Early repair work on Calgary feeder main has begun

Beginning Monday, water restrictions will prohibit water use and reduced indoor water use is encouraged.
Man dead after plane crashes in eastern Alberta near Saskatchewan boundary: RCMP

Man dead after plane crashes in eastern Alberta near Saskatchewan boundary: RCMP

The RCMP says a man has died in a plane crash in eastern Alberta near the Saskatchewan boundary.
RCMP use tear gas on man who used hockey stick as spear, threw feces at officers

RCMP use tear gas on man who used hockey stick as spear, threw feces at officers

Emergency Response Team called in after accused attempted to spear police officers with a sharpened hockey stick, threw human feces at them
18-year-old arrested for pantsing three women in Hinton and Edson

18-year-old arrested for pantsing three women in Hinton and Edson

Earlier this week, Mounties reported that a suspect had approached three random women from behind in public areas, forcibly pulled their pants down and took a photo each time.
Logging company takes down controversial bridge in Kananaskis, but plan to rebuild

Logging company takes down controversial bridge in Kananaskis, but plan to rebuild

After much lobbying and protests, West Fraser is tearing down the controversial bridge over the Highwood River
Canmore tax policy sets target on vacant, tourist homes

Canmore tax policy sets target on vacant, tourist homes

Though Alberta doesn’t allow vacancy taxes similar to Vancouver or Toronto, the Municipal Government Act enables tax subclasses to be created and each taxed at different rates.
'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

Air Canada pilots hope their employer will modernize the "stale and outdated" 10-year contract, says union.
As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

Hours away from an unprecedented potential shutdown at the country's two biggest railways, business groups ratcheted up their pleas for Ottawa to step in.
Revised no-cost Calgary to Banff rail deal hinges on province's rail master plan

Revised no-cost Calgary to Banff rail deal hinges on province's rail master plan

The developers of a Calgary airport to Banff rail line said they can operate the Banff line at no cost to the province if Alberta builds a central rail terminal in downtown Calgary and connects it to the Green Line.
'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.
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