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Bow River downgraded to high stream flow advisory

Bow River downgraded to high stream flow advisory

The Bow River through Banff is running at about 154 cubic metres per second
Community mourns Okotoks legend Bearcat Murray

Community mourns Okotoks legend Bearcat Murray

Jim 'Bearcat' Murray, a beloved member of the community and the trainer of the 1989 Stanley Cup-winning Flames, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 89.
To be held Oct. 6: Alberta UCP announces rules for contest to replace leader, premier

To be held Oct. 6: Alberta UCP announces rules for contest to replace leader, premier

Alberta’s United Conservative Party has announced rules for a leadership contest to be held Oct. 6 to choose a new leader and the province's next premier.
Alberta Elder Abuse Day: Advocates say much needs to be done

Alberta Elder Abuse Day:  Advocates say much needs to be done

The Elder Advocates of Alberta Society recognizes Alberta Elder Abuse Day,  June 15
Ex-Riverdale actor who killed Squamish mother planned Trudeau death, court hears

Ex-Riverdale actor who killed Squamish mother planned Trudeau death, court hears

Ryan Grantham also thought of committing mass murder and had taken a shotgun to Simon Fraser University with thoughts of killing students and a professor, a court heard Monday.
Young Okotoks filmmakers win national gold

Young Okotoks filmmakers win national gold

After placing in provincials, Foothills Composite High School students Christofer Kapiniak and Hogan Holditch won gold in the Skills Canada National competition in video production.
Highwood River now under flood warning

Highwood River now under flood warning

Evacuation is strictly voluntary at this point, though residents are encouraged to make emergency kits. County residents can also place a call to public works for a delivery of sandbags.
Setting of trial dates for men accused in Alberta border blockade delayed a month

Setting of trial dates for men accused in Alberta border blockade delayed a month

Setting of trial dates for four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade in southern Alberta has been delayed another month after one of the accused fired his lawyer.
Federal government now posting passport wait times online as long lineups continue

Federal government now posting passport wait times online as long lineups continue

Passport offices are still dealing with a surge of applications, the minister responsible says, and wait times are "far from acceptable.
Oil Kings oust T-Birds in WHL final, earn berth in Memorial Cup

Oil Kings oust T-Birds in WHL final, earn berth in Memorial Cup

The Edmonton Oil Kings are Western Hockey League champions — and Memorial Cup bound — following a series-clinching 2-0 victory over the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds on Monday night at Rogers Place.
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