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Banff councillor facing sexual assault charges

Banff councillor facing sexual assault charges

Banff town councillor Hugh Pettigrew has been charged with sexual assault and will continue on council and other community duties, he said, while the case makes its way through the courts.
Stabbing victims found help at Sundre Hotel cafe after fight, says witness

Stabbing victims found help at Sundre Hotel cafe after fight, says witness

Sundre RCMP released the scene of Tuesday's assault investigation early Wednesday afternoon
Coal mine expansion near Hinton moving forward without permits federal officials say are required

Coal mine expansion near Hinton moving forward without permits federal officials say are required

The threatened bull trout might be in harm's way if Coalspur's Vista Coal Mine expansions proceed.
Lynx family pictured on ski slopes at Lake Louise

Lynx family pictured on ski slopes at Lake Louise

“The lynx family has been seen all over the resort, however we aren’t sure if it’s multiple families, or the same family."
Airdrie man takes home winning lottery ticket

Airdrie man takes home winning lottery ticket

Flooded with disbelief and joy, he said he was “happy and panicked” and immediately called his mom. "She thought I said $250, so her response was, 'That's nice.' But it's actually very nice!"
RCMP investigate suspicious death in Elk Point area

RCMP investigate suspicious death in Elk Point area

RCMP have launched a suspicious death investigation following a fatal incident in the Elk Point area.
Jasper reached 2.48 million visitors last year

Jasper reached 2.48 million visitors last year

Visitors to Jasper National Park up 60,000 from 2022
Northern Alberta man charged with vehicle theft twice in three days

Northern Alberta man charged with vehicle theft twice in three days

A 19-year-old Cold Lake man who was allegedly found in possession of two stolen vehicles in three days was released back into the community.
UPDATE: RCMP continue investigation into Tuesday's assault at Sundre Hotel cafe

UPDATE: RCMP continue investigation into Tuesday's assault at Sundre Hotel cafe

RCMP expect to be at Sundre Hotel cafe most of Wednesday as they continue their investigation
UPDATE: Witness says knife fight broke out in Sundre hotel

UPDATE: Witness says knife fight broke out in Sundre hotel

People are asked to avoid the area around Centre Street in Sundre while police investigate an assault
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