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Rempel Garner bows out of running for Alberta UCP leadership, citing caucus divisions

Rempel Garner bows out of running for Alberta UCP leadership, citing caucus divisions

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she will not run in the race to replace Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, characterizing his United Conservative caucus and party as rife with anger, intrigue and implacable division.
Alberta UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith promises immediate sovereignty act

Alberta UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith promises immediate sovereignty act

One of the front-runners to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta’s premier says if she wins, legislation would come this fall to ignore federal laws along with steps to create a provincial police force and tax-collection agency.
Update: Police advise public that Didsbury man found safe

Update: Police advise public that Didsbury man found safe

Justin Lounsbury, 32, was reportedly last seen on June 2 at the Didsbury Inn.
Parks Canada hosting sessions on caribou captive breeding proposal

Parks Canada hosting sessions on caribou captive breeding proposal

The goal of a captive breeding program by Parks Canada is to secure a small number of caribou from source herds with the closest genetic and behavioural match to the wild herds.
Crown withdraws 10 PHA tickets against self-proclaimed freedom fighter

Crown withdraws 10 PHA tickets against self-proclaimed freedom fighter

A Northern Alberta DJ hopes her fight against COVID restrictions "will become an inspiration to others”.
Watch: Cat chases off black bear in North Vancouver

Watch: Cat chases off black bear in North Vancouver

A hairy encounter between a feisty cat and black bear has gone viral on TikTok.
Search and Rescue locate missing Saskatchewan senior

Search and Rescue locate missing Saskatchewan senior

An 80-year-old Saskatchewan man missing in Northern Alberta was located after being outdoors for nearly 24 hours.
Family watches deer give birth from Okotoks backyard

Family watches deer give birth from Okotoks backyard

A Southern Alberta family had the rare chance of witnessing a deer giving birth - in their backyard.
Province extending fuel tax relief for Albertans

Province extending fuel tax relief for Albertans

There will be a few more months of tax relief at the gas pumps for Alberta drivers.
Update: Missing person found

Update: Missing person found

Conroy is described as standing 6'2" and weighing 150 pounds. He has red hair, brown eyes, and a beard.
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