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Northern Alberta town unanimously approves Pride crosswalk

A tale of two towns: Barrhead, 30 minutes from Westlock unanimously approved Pride crosswalks weeks after Westlock voted to ban them.

Mar 29, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Deer in Southern Alberta tranquilized to remove container from its head

A deer in Alberta with a plastic container stuck on its head managed to get it off with a little help from some human friends.

Mar 29, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Fish feast may attract bears to Vermilion Lakes, forces closure

A mass die-off of fish as a result of naturally occurring winter-kill has closed a lake in Banff National Park, as hungry bears coming out of hibernation are expected in the area.

Mar 29, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >

Westlock Pride group forms weeks after Pride flags, crosswalks banned

Peer-support group for allies, supporters and parents of the gay-straight alliance (GSA) Thunder Alliance has formed in Northern Alberta town that voted to ban Pride flags and crosswalks.

Mar 29, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Two structural fires on same road in Lac La Biche within weeks of each other

One recent fire destroyed a home near the Mission, another torched a residential garage near the Lac La Biche airport.

Mar 29, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Traffic stop leads to drug bust west of Calgary

Fentanyl and methamphetamine were found in a vehicle during a vehicle check this weekend in Mînî Thnî

Mar 28, 2024 5:48 PM Read more >

MD of Bonnyville Reeve back in Canada after being stuck in Haiti

Journey home not easily made for Alberta man stuck in Haiti during unrest.

Mar 28, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Watch: Banff crews save distressed elk that fell through ice

Parks Canada staff in Banff used their bodies and chainsaws free a trapped elk who fell through the ice on the Bow River.

Mar 28, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Man killed in hit and run collision east of Innisfail

Police believe a 2019 or older Chevrolet or GMC 2500 or 3500 HD pickup truck was involved in a fatal hit and run in Central Alberta Thursday.

Mar 28, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Alberta senior charged with attempted murder of her husband deemed not fit to stand trial

A 73-year-old Alberta woman charged with the attempted murder of her husband is not fit to stand trial says psychiatrist.

Mar 28, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >