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Missing person last seen in Barrhead on July 6

Missing person last seen in Barrhead on July 6

Barrhead RCMP seek public's assistance in finding missing 72-year-old Northern Alberta woman.
Update: Family members found fatal plane crash site near Didsbury

Update: Family members found fatal plane crash site near Didsbury

Transportation Safety Board of Canada said it was deploying a team of investigators following an accident involving an ultralight aircraft in Central Alberta.
Mid-sized cities want fairer infrastructure funding from province

Mid-sized cities want fairer infrastructure funding from province

The Mid-Sized Cities Mayors Caucus met with Alberta's UCP leadership hopefuls earlier this week where they proposed a more equitable funding model to their municipalities' infrastructure needs.
Canada bringing back mandatory random testing of travellers arriving at main airports

Canada bringing back mandatory random testing of travellers arriving at main airports

The federal government announced plans Thursday to start randomly testing travellers at Canada's four main airports for COVID-19 again next week, but intends to move the actual swabbing off-site.
Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin officially removed

Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin officially removed

“It is heartbreaking. It is one of the best-known huts in Canada, you can even argue North America."
Danielle Smith touts Sovereignty Act during Airdrie campaign stop

Danielle Smith touts Sovereignty Act during Airdrie campaign stop

UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith shared more on her platform on Alberta sovereignty during a stop in Airdrie.
Tragic incidents see four killed in outdoor activities in Rockies

Tragic incidents see four killed in outdoor activities in Rockies

The last missing person from a boat that capsized Sunday near Spray Lakes campground was found deceased Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Crown will oppose bail for Sundre murder suspect

Crown will oppose bail for Sundre murder suspect

RCMP confirm the victim and the accused were on shift at the Sundre McDonald's restaurant at the time of the murder
Provinces still haven't received $2B in health top-ups announced by Liberals in March

Provinces still haven't received $2B in health top-ups announced by Liberals in March

As premiers gathered in British Columbia try again to make their case for a permanent increase in federal health transfers, they're also waiting on $2 billion they were promised back in March to help clear surgical and diagnostic backlogs.
Wildlife team working hard to keep white grizzly bear safe

Wildlife team working hard to keep white grizzly bear safe

A rare white grizzly bear has returned to hang out by the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff and Yoho national parks,
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