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Two men accused of killing Rocky View County worker back in court Oct. 10

Two men accused of killing Rocky View County worker back in court Oct. 10

Arthur Wayne Penner and Elijah Blake Strawberry will have a joint trial in the shooting death of Airdrie man Colin Hough.
No trial for three teens in Lethbridge high school football sex assault case

No trial for three teens in Lethbridge high school football sex assault case

Members of a Lethbridge, Alberta high school football team accused of sexually assaulting a teammate last fall won't face trial.
Firefighters put out wildfire west of Waiporous

Firefighters put out wildfire west of Waiporous

Wildfire danger risk in the Calgary Forest Area, which covers the MD of Bighorn, Bow Valley and Kananaskis Country, is currently rated high, with pockets of very high and extreme risk. 
Hot air balloons will be glowing tonight south of Calgary

Hot air balloons will be glowing tonight south of Calgary

Spectators can get up close to hot air balloons at the International Balloon Festival in High River tonight.
New numbers show Alberta lowest in Canada on per capita spending on inmates

New numbers show Alberta lowest in Canada on per capita spending on inmates

New data shows Alberta spends the lowest amount of money per inmate in Canada – a number the province says is value for money but critics label short-sighted and worrisome.
Best places to find parking for Kananaskis larch hikers

Best places to find parking for Kananaskis larch hikers

“We’re fully expecting Kananaskis Country is going to be extremely busy with larch season, especially if the weather is favourable.”
Caribou habitat mostly spared from Jasper wildfire

Caribou habitat mostly spared from Jasper wildfire

Parks Canada says the fire impacted a minimal amount of caribou habitat, but most vegetation at the breeding centre sustained varying levels of damage.
Experts share precautions to take after two cougar attacks on pets south of Calgary

Experts share precautions to take after two cougar attacks on pets south of Calgary

"There are nearly four cougars per 100 square kilometres in some parts of southwestern Alberta," according to Alberta Parks estimates from 2020.
Man charged in alleged road rage assault on senior will go to trial in April

Man charged in alleged road rage assault on senior will go to trial in April

Man charged in assault of 80-year-old man at Beiseker gas station pleads not guilty to all four charges and set a trial next spring
Ceremonial Indigenous bison hunt will happen in Banff National Park next month

Ceremonial Indigenous bison hunt will happen in Banff National Park next month

Parks Canada is not saying how many bison are allowed to be hunted in Banff National Park.
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