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An Alberta county is considering a wildlife feeding ban

An Alberta county is considering a wildlife feeding ban

“Feeding wildlife, such as foxes, deer, moose and squirrels, to enjoy their sighting on our land and a perceived closer connection with the wildlife, has become an increasingly common practice in many communities,”
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival returns, films also available online

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival returns, films also available online

“People come together, they watch films about things they like to do together in the mountains and then reflect on them,” said Joanna Croston, festival director.
Alberta's Canadian Premier League team loses in extra-time thriller in Final

Alberta's Canadian Premier League team loses in extra-time thriller in Final

Soccer: Tristan Borges corner kick goal wins it in 2-1 contest
Canadian Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, has died at 54, reports say

Canadian Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, has died at 54, reports say

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54.
Taxes, pension up for debate as Alberta legislature members prepare for fall sitting

Taxes, pension up for debate as Alberta legislature members prepare for fall sitting

EDMONTON — A pitched battle expected on the government’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.
Car hits 800 pound metal object causing serious collision

Car hits 800 pound metal object causing serious collision

A serious MVC occurred on Oct. 26, in Northern Alberta and police are now looking for a semi-truck that may have lost a large heavy metal object along a road.
Solar and wind projects bring big tax revenues in southern Alberta

Solar and wind projects bring big tax revenues in southern Alberta

In 2022, wind and solar operations brought in over $28 million in tax revenue to Alberta municipalities.
Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

As interest in non-alcoholic drinks grows, major alcohol brands are making moves with sober versions of well-known products like Guinness and Tanqueray gin. Experts say it’s a sign there’s still plenty of room for growth in the industry.
Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million pressure cookers after reports of 17 burn injuries

Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million pressure cookers after reports of 17 burn injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy is recalling nearly 1 million pressure cookers and separate inner pots due to a defect that can cause hot foods to spew out, posing burn hazards.
VIDEO: Okotoks firefighters conduct fowl water rescue

VIDEO: Okotoks firefighters conduct fowl water rescue

Okotoks Fire and Rescue was called in to help a Canada goose stuck frozen to a pond
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