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Banff councillor enters not guilty plea to sexual assault charge

Banff councillor enters not guilty plea to sexual assault charge

Hugh Pettigrew's lawyer seeking early case resolution discussions
Tupperware lifts the lid on its financial problems with bankruptcy filing

Tupperware lifts the lid on its financial problems with bankruptcy filing

The company behind Tupperware, the plastic kitchenware that revolutionized food storage after World War II and became linked to the parties where women seeking a measure of financial independence and fun has filed for bankruptcy.
Calgarians can likely use water without restrictions this weekend

Calgarians can likely use water without restrictions this weekend

After four months of concerted water conservation efforts applied to the residents of the Calgary area, City officials are ready to close the book on the Bearspaw Water Feeder main as repairs are expected to be completed this weekend.
Sunken car in Northern Alberta Lake pulled out a year later

Sunken car in Northern Alberta Lake pulled out a year later

Despite contacting multiple agencies, including RCMP, Environment and Protected Areas, Forestry and Parks, and Fish and Wildlife, a part-time resident in the Floatingstone Lake in the County of St. Paul said it took a year to get a car out of the lake.
Alberta MS sufferer grateful for out-of-country stem cell treatment

Alberta MS sufferer grateful for out-of-country stem cell treatment

A Southern Alberta woman with MS says community-funded stem cell treatment in India is still changing her life 9 years later.
80-year-old woman hit by vehicle in Canmore, taken by STARS to Calgary hospital

80-year-old woman hit by vehicle in Canmore, taken by STARS to Calgary hospital

An 80-year-old woman was airlifted in critical condition after being struck by a cube van in Canmore on Tuesday (Sept.17).
A bush fire connected to homeless encampment raises concerns in Cold Lake

A bush fire connected to homeless encampment raises concerns in Cold Lake

So far this year, the City of Cold Lake’s Fire-Rescue Team has responded to 29 calls relating to homeless camping.
Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has confirmed he will ask the other opposition parties to bring down the Liberal government next week with a non-confidence motion.
Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.
University of Alberta professor explains why coyotes are getting bolder in Northeast Alberta town

University of Alberta professor explains why coyotes are getting bolder in Northeast Alberta town

Barrhead and surrounding areas are seeing and hearing more coyotes in close proximity to their properties
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