Local News

A massive fire burning north of St. Albert has led to fire bans in several communities and an air quality advisory for most of the Capital region.

It was bad weather that caused thousands of birds to die on Syncrude's tailings pond in 2008, argued the company's lawyer, and there was no way those deaths could have been prevented.

When friends Brad Wolgram and Malcolm McCutcheon came up with the idea for a dirt bike track for mountain bikers, they envisioned a place for new and experienced bikers alike to play and learn about the sport.

A woman who gassed up and dashed away at high speed, dragging an attendant along with her was sentenced this week to a year of house arrest and six months probation.

Alberta firefighters now have Workers Compensation Board coverage for two new types of cancer under changes announced yesterday.

Two city council candidates are concerned incoming councillors might not be able to put their own stamp on the 2011 budget if the spending review starts before the October election.

City council should consider a low-density development with a range of single- and multiple-family dwellings for 70 Arlington Dr., according to recommendations from a consultant report released Friday. In the report Populus Community Planning Inc.

A man whose impaired driving resulted in a crash last year opted to pay a heavy fine by spending time in jail. Michael Degroot pleaded guilty to a single count of driving with a blood alcohol exceeding the legal limit and was handed a $1,500 fine.

Alberta publishing pioneer Ruth Kelly will talk about overcoming obstacles to achieve success in business when she visits St. Albert next Thursday.

A nighttime explosion in Afghanistan has killed a garrison soldier just days before he was supposed to come home. Pvt.