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Shuswap area fire chief thanks residents, asks them to let firefighters take over

Shuswap area fire chief thanks residents, asks them to let firefighters take over

North Shuswap residents say they believe people who have disobeyed evacuation orders to fight the Bush Creek East fire have helped save structures
Canmore rugby star breaks her nose, scores 12 tries as Canada qualifies to 2024 Olympics

Canmore rugby star breaks her nose, scores 12 tries as Canada qualifies to 2024 Olympics

Canmore’s first athlete to qualify for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Games has arrived.
Video captured moment woman caught in Prince George explosion

Video captured moment woman caught in Prince George explosion

A surveillance clip recorded a woman taking the full impact of Tuesday's powerful blast at a Prince George building.
Trans Mountain pipeline project runs into fresh construction-related hurdle

Trans Mountain pipeline project runs into fresh construction-related hurdle

CALGARY — The Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project has run into another construction-related hurdle that could delay its completion.
Okotoks Pro Rodeo gallops into Millarville

Okotoks Pro Rodeo gallops into Millarville

The Okotoks Pro Rodeo takes over the Millarville Racetrack Aug. 25 to 27.
2035 or 2050? A realistic clean electricity goal for Alta. could fall between the two

2035 or 2050? A realistic clean electricity goal for Alta. could fall between the two

Alberta has instead stated it will aim to meet a 2050 time frame, which it says is realistic given the province has limited access to hydroelectric power and currently depends heavily on natural gas for electricity generation. 
'Astronomical costs': N.W.T. politicians to discuss next steps in wildfire crisis

'Astronomical costs': N.W.T. politicians to discuss next steps in wildfire crisis

There were 237 active fires menacing the region. More than two-thirds of the 45,000-plus residents who call the N.W.T. home are living in evacuation centres and hotels as far as Calgary and Winnipeg.
Musila first-degree murder sentencing scheduled for fall

Musila first-degree murder sentencing scheduled for fall

In July,  Musila was granted an application to postpone her sentencing, after she hired her seventh lawyer in the case.
Fire evacuation defiance threatening fight and must end, B.C. minister says

Fire evacuation defiance threatening fight and must end, B.C. minister says

“Evacuation orders must be followed. They are not suggestions, they are the law."
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

Here are the latest developments on the B.C. wildfires (all times are PT).
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