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WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag

WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines has plans to soon introduce a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag.
Multiple summer closures planned for Grassi Lakes in Kananaskis

Multiple summer closures planned for Grassi Lakes in Kananaskis

Temporary closures at the Grassi Lakes trail and day-use area will take place May 21 to July 31.
Teen stabbed in neck and killed during dog walk with mom in Edmonton

Teen stabbed in neck and killed during dog walk with mom in Edmonton

A man is in custody after the deadly attack of a 15-year-old St. Albert boy
Ecojustice wants environmental assessment on Northern Alberta carbon capture project

Ecojustice wants environmental assessment on Northern Alberta carbon capture project

Ecojustice says that an EIA is essential to the project as a whole than in segments – called project splitting – because it would consider all impacts of the project together.
Missing Airdrie man found dead

Missing Airdrie man found dead

Airdrie RCMP announced today that Kyle Alyre Thibeau, a 42 year-old resident of southwest Airdrie who had been declared missing since May 13, was found dead on May 18.
Dangerous offender last seen in Calgary could be in Saskatchewan: RCMP

Dangerous offender last seen in Calgary could be in Saskatchewan: RCMP

A dangerous offender wanted in Alberta on a Canada-wide warrant may be in North Battleford or Saskatoon but his current whereabouts are unknown, say police.
The sustainable gardening book for Albertans to read next

The sustainable gardening book for Albertans to read next

Alberta gardener shares tips on how to grow a bountiful garden in a short growing season.
Ransomware group says it will release stolen London Drugs data if it doesn't get $25M in 48 hours

Ransomware group says it will release stolen London Drugs data if it doesn't get $25M in 48 hours

Shawnigan Lake-based threat analyst Brett Callow said his cybersecurity company was aware of the demand “almost immediately” due to trackers on the dark net
RCMP recover stolen tractor, ATV, tillage equipment worth $150,000

RCMP recover stolen tractor, ATV, tillage equipment worth $150,000

Elk Point RCMP, Bonnyville RCMP, the Eastern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, RCMP Police Dog Services and K Division Auto Theft Unit executed a search warrant at a residence located in the County of St. Paul and found a haul of stolen equipment.
Edson man arrested for copper theft at oil lease site

Edson man arrested for copper theft at oil lease site

Suspect in stolen truck arrested by Edson RCMP also charged with copper theft.
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