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Skier hits tree, sent to hospital with chest, head injuries

Skier hits tree, sent to hospital with chest, head injuries

“Given the limited daylight hours this time of year, even a small delay could result in spending the night in the backcountry."
Alberta lawyer disbarred nearly six years after killing teen while drunk driving

Alberta lawyer disbarred nearly six years after killing teen while drunk driving

A former St. Albert resident who had previously worked as a corporate lawyer in Edmonton has been formally disbarred by the Law Society of Alberta, nearly six years after he killed a teenaged girl in Edmonton while driving drunk.
Donations for families of Didsbury teens killed in rollover top $34,000

Donations for families of Didsbury teens killed in rollover top $34,000

Reid Fisher, also known as Reid Holuk, 16, and Lila Morrison, 14, died Dec. 27
Parks Canada putting brakes on Banff's pedestrian zone

Parks Canada putting brakes on Banff's pedestrian zone

Parks Canada is supportive of the pedestrian-friendly zone, but sidewalk restaurant patios and outdoor merchandise displays are against national park laws said Banff's National Park superintendent.
Trial begins for man accused of sexually assaulting St. Albert child

Trial begins for man accused of sexually assaulting St. Albert child

Complainant alleges abuse took place in family home
UPDATE: Alberta senior recovering at home after alleged road rage attack

UPDATE: Alberta senior recovering at home after alleged road rage attack

After being taken before a justice of the peace, he was remanded into custody with his next court date set for Feb. 1, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Airdrie.
RCMP urge Lamont residents to report property crimes after pair released before court date

RCMP urge Lamont residents to report property crimes after pair released before court date

Police say similar crimes reported following arrest and release of property crime suspects
B.C. ditching pap tests for Canada's first at-home self-screened cervical cancer plan

B.C. ditching pap tests for Canada's first at-home self-screened cervical cancer plan

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is aiming to eliminate cervical cancer in the province with the launch of Canada's first at-home self-screening program, Premier David Eby said Tuesday. The premier said starting later this month B.C.
Rare cloud formation makes waves in Northern Alberta

Rare cloud formation makes waves in Northern Alberta

“Never seen one like it,” says resident
Friend of 40 years is the one who found Alberta senior after 911 call

Friend of 40 years is the one who found Alberta senior after 911 call

A 71-year-old resident of the Diamond Valley area was missing outdoors for two nights before a member of the public found him on Jan. 6.
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