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Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Kevin Spicer says he now has a real appreciation for just how big and sparsely populated Canada really is after cycling the country in 30 days.
'We failed': Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

'We failed': Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

A judge has approved a $9.5-million settlement for complainants in a class-action lawsuit that accused the Calgary Stampede of allowing a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
67-year-old Alberta ultrarunner torches four Canadian records

67-year-old Alberta ultrarunner torches four Canadian records

Alberta resident ran 202 km in 24 hours
Parks Canada keeping gate at Jasper lake closed for grizzly family

Parks Canada keeping gate at Jasper lake closed for grizzly family

"Reducing vehicle traffic will help lower congestion and overall disturbance, which can help the bears from becoming further habituated to humans."
Five charged in alleged car theft, arson and standoff in Northern Alberta

Five charged in alleged car theft, arson and standoff in Northern Alberta

Police dog and RCMP tactical units used in Kehewin car jacking arrests
WestJet mechanics go on strike in shock move, upending travel ahead of long weekend

WestJet mechanics go on strike in shock move, upending travel ahead of long weekend

WestJet airplane mechanics hit the picket lines Friday evening in a surprise move that threatens to disrupt flights for thousands of travellers at the outset of the Canada Day long weekend.
Arsonist suspected to have lit tree on fire in Lake Louise

Arsonist suspected to have lit tree on fire in Lake Louise

Lighting a fire outside of a fire pit in a national park comes with a fine up to $25,000 warn officials after tree believed to be deliberately set on fire in Lake Louise.
Northern Alberta man sentenced to nine months for high-speed quad chase

Northern Alberta man sentenced to nine months for high-speed quad chase

A Northern Alberta man led police on a high-speed chase from the back of a quad which resulted in a crash that ejected both driver and passenger from the vehicle. 
Central Alberta fire at house under construction a suspected arson: RCMP

Central Alberta fire at house under construction a suspected arson: RCMP

Airdrie Fire and RCMP were called to for reports of a residential fire to a house under construction on Thursday.
Truck hits family in Edmonton crosswalk, killing three-year-old boy: police

Truck hits family in Edmonton crosswalk, killing three-year-old boy: police

Police say a three-year-old boy has died after a pickup truck hit a family crossing a street in Edmonton.
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