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Métis Crossing site of first bison calves born in area in 160 years

Metis leaders say the birth of two bison calves at a traditional and cultural site is an historical moment and significant step towards Reconciliation.

Jul 30, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Geese in 'good condition' after landing on contaminated lagoon: Imperial CEO

CALGARY — The latest in what has been a string of environmental incidents at Canadian oilsands sites was addressed Friday by the CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd.

Jul 30, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Take the Iron Horse Trail to discover northeast Alberta at its best

Alberta road tripping - check out the Iron Horse Trail with its vintage stations, railroad water towers and wooden trestles. And if you time it right in August there are parades, a derby, mud bogs and a Pyrogy festival.

Jul 30, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Years needed to fix long-term care after COVID-19

Leading researcher into elderly care alarmed at the appalling state of care offered to the elderly with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

Jul 30, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Boil water advisories spurring water projects across Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

An extension of the water system east and west of Mînî Thnî (Morley), west of Calgary, will give 25 homes safe drinking water after a series of long-term boil water advisories from 2001-2005 and 2006-2014.

Jul 30, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Doug Fenger a half-century employee legend in Innisfail

An Alberta man was celebrated 50 years with NWP Industries, an oil and fabrication plant where he now works in quality control and answering any and all questions. “He's irreplaceable; his tribal knowledge from being here for 50 years,” said Doug Fenger's colleague at a party to mark five decades on the job.

Jul 30, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Firefighters knock down blaze at Okotoks trailer park

A shed fire at a trailer park in Okotoks, south of Calgary, spread to the adjoining trailer, but firefighters stopped it from spreading to other nearby homes.

Jul 30, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Firefighter killed while battling Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.

A firefighter has been killed in northeastern British Columbia, marking the second such fatality in the province this month and the fourth in Canada during this year's record fire season.

Jul 30, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Missing B.C. children found safe, Amber Alert ended

Aurora and Joshuah Bolton have been found.

Jul 30, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Six bodies recovered from fatal plane crash in Kananaskis Country

A plane tragedy has claimed six lives near Canmore.

Jul 30, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >