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Jasper begins site servicing for interim housing

Jasper begins site servicing for interim housing

Interim housing will be located at the northeast end of town, along Connaught Drive adjacent to the future RCMP detachment and on a site called 2B just south of Highway 16.
Pulp company fined for releasing 'acutely lethal' wastewater into Alberta river

Pulp company fined for releasing 'acutely lethal' wastewater into Alberta river

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — The operator of a pulp mill in northwestern Alberta has been fined $1 million for letting almost 31 million litres of toxic wastewater flow into the Peace River.
Motorcyclist killed in crash southwest of Calgary

Motorcyclist killed in crash southwest of Calgary

A collision between a motorcyclist and pick-up track happened on Highway 22 north of Longview Sunday Oct. 13.
Hiker taken to hospital after accident in Upper Kananaskis Lakes area

Hiker taken to hospital after accident in Upper Kananaskis Lakes area

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries while hiking in the area of Upper Kananaskis Lakes Sunday afternoon.
Woman killed in Banff National Park after falling from horse

Woman killed in Banff National Park after falling from horse

A woman in her 50s died after she was thrown from her horse while riding in the area of Ya Ha Tinda Road, police said.
Here is why Air Canada's flight attendants might go on strike

Here is why Air Canada's flight attendants might go on strike

"Unpaid work won't fly."
Medical journal urges streamlined miscarriage care in Canada, more early assessments

Medical journal urges streamlined miscarriage care in Canada, more early assessments

An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says it's time to invest in early pregnancy assessment clinics that can provide proper care during and after a miscarriage, which can have devastating effects.
Almost one ton pumpkin heaviest at Northern Alberta fall fair

Almost one ton pumpkin heaviest at Northern Alberta fall fair

Don Crews of Lloydminster once again won the prize for biggest pumpkin, with one monster specimen weighing in at a whopping 2,137 pounds.
Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Communications Security Establishment: "We strongly caution Canadians to be aware of fraud and scams..."
Improperly disposed of aerosols likely cause of fire at Southern Alberta landfill

Improperly disposed of aerosols likely cause of fire at Southern Alberta landfill

Once crushed by landfill equipment, aerosol containers started to explode and ignite, prompting a response from three fire departments.
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