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Over 130 active wildfires burning in Alberta

Over 130 active wildfires burning in Alberta

Wildfires continue to burn across the province. Data from the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard, current from July 25, showed there were 133 active wildfires burning in the province.
Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

The Liberal government is selling the reset as a renewal that centres on the middle-class, growing the economy and creating jobs. 
No jail time for Calgary police officer who slammed handcuffed woman to floor

No jail time for Calgary police officer who slammed handcuffed woman to floor

CALGARY — A Calgary police officer who slammed a handcuffed woman to the ground face first will not be serving jail time.
PHOTOS: Full house for 2023 Barrhead Demolition Derby

PHOTOS: Full house for 2023 Barrhead Demolition Derby

Behold the carnage from the sold-out demolition derby last weekend in Barrhead, Alberta.
Elks, Lions to be first pro football game broadcast in Punjabi

Elks, Lions to be first pro football game broadcast in Punjabi

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks home game against the B.C. Lions on Saturday will be the first professional football game broadcast in Punjabi.
Family hoping for 'safe return' of grandfather involved in Amber Alert

Family hoping for 'safe return' of grandfather involved in Amber Alert

Robert Bolton's stepson wants his dad safely returned home so he can be properly cared for.
Suspect remains at large, but shelter in place lifted

Suspect remains at large, but shelter in place lifted

Lac La Biche RCMP are looking for an armed and dangerous man.
Hells Angels visit to Banff uneventful

Hells Angels visit to Banff uneventful

“The objective of the operation was to maintain public safety and public confidence through a visible police presence, pro-active engagement with the Hells Angels members, and enforcement of federal and provincial statutes."
Athabasca County bringing in experienced mediator for investigation

Athabasca County bringing in experienced mediator for investigation

Reeve Brian Hall says “some things are above the scope” for council to handle
S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday on mixed trading, U.S. markets rise

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday on mixed trading, U.S. markets rise

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 26.83 points at 35,438.07.The S&P 500 index was up 12.82 points at 4,567.46, while the Nasdaq composite was up 85.69 points at 14,144.56.
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