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Most oppose pension proposal at NDP's town hall held south of Calgary

Most oppose pension proposal at NDP's town hall held south of Calgary

The Alberta NDP held a town hall in High River as part of its ongoing tour to discuss the UCP's proposal to withdraw from the CPP.
Extreme cold temperatures trap, kill fish in Canmore

Extreme cold temperatures trap, kill fish in Canmore

“Given the shallow, slow-moving water, the preceding cold snap and the stream conditions, the fish were most likely killed as a result of being trapped and isolated in pools during the rapid onset of extreme cold conditions."
Saskatchewan RCMP looking for missing man known to travel to Alberta

Saskatchewan RCMP looking for missing man known to travel to Alberta

Spencer Ulrich, 28, was reported missing to Warman RCMP on Jan. 29
Canada warns travellers of increased violence in Jamaica and the Bahamas

Canada warns travellers of increased violence in Jamaica and the Bahamas

A slew of murders in the Bahamas has sparked concern for safety.
Six inmates charged with 2nd degree murder in death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Six inmates charged with 2nd degree murder in death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Rocky Meechance was killed at Saskatchewan Penitentiary on Jan. 29.
Veteran train engineer warned of Field train derailments

Veteran train engineer warned of Field train derailments

”I am traumatized by all of this but committed to do all I can do to change it. I count myself lucky to have survived to tell this story.”
Idea of tax rebate for volunteer firefighters being entertained in the Lakeland

Idea of tax rebate for volunteer firefighters being entertained in the Lakeland

Coaldale is the first municipality in Alberta to introduce tax rebates for volunteer firefighters. In St. Paul, the fire chief says incentivizing volunteer firefighters with tax rebates may be needed.
Record-breaking temperatures destroy Banff, Lake Louise ice sculptures

Record-breaking temperatures destroy Banff, Lake Louise ice sculptures

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism is removing ice sculptures that were recently carved for the Ice Magic festival in Lake Louise that have melted "beyond repair"
One dead in house fire in Saddle Lake on Wednesday

One dead in house fire in Saddle Lake on Wednesday

A person was found deceased following a fire in Saddle Lake Cree Nation on Wednesday.
Driver airlifted to hospital after Hwy. 2 crash north of Okotoks

Driver airlifted to hospital after Hwy. 2 crash north of Okotoks

44-year-old man transported to hospital via STARS air ambulance in life-threatening condition.
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