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Calgarians can likely use water without restrictions this weekend

Calgarians can likely use water without restrictions this weekend

After four months of concerted water conservation efforts applied to the residents of the Calgary area, City officials are ready to close the book on the Bearspaw Water Feeder main as repairs are expected to be completed this weekend.
Sunken car in Northern Alberta Lake pulled out a year later

Sunken car in Northern Alberta Lake pulled out a year later

Despite contacting multiple agencies, including RCMP, Environment and Protected Areas, Forestry and Parks, and Fish and Wildlife, a part-time resident in the Floatingstone Lake in the County of St. Paul said it took a year to get a car out of the lake.
Alberta MS sufferer grateful for out-of-country stem cell treatment

Alberta MS sufferer grateful for out-of-country stem cell treatment

A Southern Alberta woman with MS says community-funded stem cell treatment in India is still changing her life 9 years later.
Bloc to vote against Conservative non-confidence motion next week, avoiding federal election campaign

Bloc to vote against Conservative non-confidence motion next week, avoiding federal election campaign

Should the motion pass, parliamentary convention would suggest that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would be required to request a federal election campaign
80-year-old woman hit by vehicle in Canmore, taken by STARS to Calgary hospital

80-year-old woman hit by vehicle in Canmore, taken by STARS to Calgary hospital

An 80-year-old woman was airlifted in critical condition after being struck by a cube van in Canmore on Tuesday (Sept.17).
A bush fire connected to homeless encampment raises concerns in Cold Lake

A bush fire connected to homeless encampment raises concerns in Cold Lake

So far this year, the City of Cold Lake’s Fire-Rescue Team has responded to 29 calls relating to homeless camping.
Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has confirmed he will ask the other opposition parties to bring down the Liberal government next week with a non-confidence motion.
Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.
Second accused in Rocky View County homicide to appear in Airdrie court next week

Second accused in Rocky View County homicide to appear in Airdrie court next week

Elijah Blake Strawberry, who is one of two men charged in the shooting death of Airdrie resident Colin Hough, will be in Airdrie court Sept. 26
Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Fish and Wildlife officer says elk hanging outside in compliance with regulations after grizzly sow with three cubs pictured feeding on carcass in Mountain View County
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