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Alberta alpaca farmer plans to rebuild barn after catastrophic fire last year

Alberta alpaca farmer plans to rebuild barn after catastrophic fire last year

A GoFundMe page has raised more than $40,000 since a barn fire near Millarville killed eight alpacas and a dog in October 2023.
Meth, cocaine and fentanyl seized following traffic stop in St. Paul

Meth, cocaine and fentanyl seized following traffic stop in St. Paul

St. Paul RCMP seized a significant amount of illegal drugs following a traffic stop on June 14 in St. Paul.
Alberta brain Injury survivor finds new purpose through art

Alberta brain Injury survivor finds new purpose through art

It was Dec. 21, 2017. Cynthia Carson just returned to work after a year-long maternity leave, when her memory cut out like a poorly edited film - right after she got up from her desk. One moment, she stood with some purpose in mind, and the next? Darkness. 
Namesakes of parks that will be flooded in Glenbow East option speak out

Namesakes of parks that will be flooded in Glenbow East option speak out

“Of course we were horrified. If any other people knew about it, they didn’t disclose it to us,” Haskayne said.
Water crisis update: Calgary crews fill water main

Water crisis update: Calgary crews fill water main

Calgary is another step closer to restoring full water service to over 1 million people, but it will still be a few more days at least.
Official wife carrying competition is back at Northern Alberta fair

Official wife carrying competition is back at Northern Alberta fair

Canada's only sanctioned wife-carrying event returns for July 12 weekend at Lac La Biche's Lakeland Country Fair
Union slams ruling on COVID-19 safety at Cargill plant south of Calgary

Union slams ruling on COVID-19 safety at Cargill plant south of Calgary

The union representing employees at Cargill’s High River meatpacking plant plans to appeal ruling that found reasonable steps were taken to protect workers.
Banff transportation hub, including train, passes first hurdle

Banff transportation hub, including train, passes first hurdle

A plan for a for a multi-modal transportation hub with restaurants, retail stores, housing, and intercept parking for more than 1,000 vehicles in Banff is going to Parks Canada for review.
WestJet strike notice: What to know about your flights

WestJet strike notice: What to know about your flights

A second strike looms ahead of the Canada Day long weekend, potentially affecting over 70,000 travellers.
Bike accident in Bragg Creek area of Kananaskis puts man in hospital

Bike accident in Bragg Creek area of Kananaskis puts man in hospital

"I can confirm that STAR-1 transported a 39-year-old male patient from the Bragg Creek area with trauma related injuries to Foothills Medical Centre following a bike accident."
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