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Parks Canada takes endangered bird species in Banff under its wing

Parks Canada takes endangered bird species in Banff under its wing

“We've had three successful nests and one nest actually failed,” said Jennifer Reimer, a Parks Canada resource conservation officer who has been leading the black swift monitoring program in Banff National Park since 2015.
Canadian Forces base may return to Grande Prairie

Canadian Forces base may return to Grande Prairie

The Canadian Forces are looking at Grande Prairie to expand its reserve members, which could result in the return of Loyal Edmonton Regiment’s Delta Company. 
Sundre homicide suspect found dead

Sundre homicide suspect found dead

Male suspect believed involved in woman's homicide found in a rural area outside Sundre
Video: Orphan baby bear rescued from tree in Prince George

Video: Orphan baby bear rescued from tree in Prince George

The rescued bear, along with some orphaned bears in Quesnel, will be taken to the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers
Barry the Barley Bull has become a must-see roadside attraction

Barry the Barley Bull has become a must-see roadside attraction

Massive barley straw creation in Foothills County has become a popular photo opp.
Banff looking to eliminate illegal camping at train station lot

Banff looking to eliminate illegal camping at train station lot

The Town of Banff is looking at ways to put the brakes on illegal camping at the train station intercept parking lot.
Teen reported missing in Okotoks found safe

Teen reported missing in Okotoks found safe

Police say a teen missing in Okotoks was found safe on Oct. 3.
Woman found deceased in Sundre deemed homicide, say police

Woman found deceased in Sundre deemed homicide, say police

A woman who was found deceased at a business in Central Alberta Friday is now being investigated as a murder.
Some Yellowknifers still missing after evacuation, society says

Some Yellowknifers still missing after evacuation, society says

“Three weeks is a long time to be on the street or, you know, be adrift in a dangerous situation. But in a government timeline, that's no time at all,”
More join in search for missing Calgary woman near Cochrane

More join in search for missing Calgary woman near Cochrane

Amy Elizabeth Fahlman, 25, was last seen leaving her Calgary home on Sept. 29, and search efforts are underway northwest of Cochrane, where her vehicle was found.
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