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SpaceX launches its giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship on Saturday, but lost the booster and then the spacecraft minutes into the test flight.

Nov 18, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Airdrie RCMP cleared by ASIRT investigation for in custody death in 2021

In a released decision, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) concluded that there was no improper action or inaction by police in the matter of a death in the Airdrie RCMP cells on June 7, 2021.

Nov 17, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Increased pricing potentially coming for Canmore paid parking in 2024

“We need to continue to adjust and evolve what this service level does. I think the fee increase in peak season in downtown as well as the fee expansion in the peak season for Quarry Lake as well as the expansion of the Town Centre zone are appropriate ways in the next way to expand the paid parking program and continue to evolve it,”

Nov 17, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

A bitter strike at a Canadian Rogers Sugar refinery is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for bakers and candy-makers.

Nov 17, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

'No-brainer': Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan

EDMONTON — The panel hearing feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan heard multiple callers tell them Thursday it’s time to embrace a “no-brainer” provincial program.

Nov 17, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Sundre RCMP looking for missing teen

Missing teen, last seen in the Sundre area, may have travelled to the Cochrane or Calgary area

Nov 17, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

Orphaned bear cub captured in Northern Alberta on Halloween making great progress

Black bear cub climbing, wandering and eating well at Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation.

Nov 17, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Vigil planned for Northern Alberta woman missing since Oct. 5

Organizers hope candle-light event will help find 54-year-old Rose Simonelis of Plamondon.

Nov 17, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Living wage report shows Canmore most expensive place to live in Alberta

Canmore residents need to make almost $14 more per hour to make a living wage compared to the second most expensive place to live in Alberta - Jasper.

Nov 16, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Striking RCMP officer with truck door nets Westlock man 15-day sentence

Westlock man pleaded guilty to assault on a peace officer Nov. 8

Nov 16, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >