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Mamma elk giving birth to calves in Canmore neighbourhoods

Mamma elk giving birth to calves in Canmore neighbourhoods

Provincial wildlife officers were forced to move a mamma elk and her newborn calf to a quieter area after the female elk gave birth in the front yard of a home in a Canmore neighbourhood earlier this week.
Serial killer Robert Pickton dies in hospital after prison attack

Serial killer Robert Pickton dies in hospital after prison attack

Correctional Service Canada says it's "mindful that this offender's case has had a devastating impact on communities in British Columbia and across the country."
Alberta writer defends donning blackface for new book after intense backlash

Alberta writer defends donning blackface for new book after intense backlash

The journalist, Sam Forster, has previously been published in the National Post, the Spectator, the Buenos Aires Times, and the St. Albert Gazette as a freelance reporter.
Beiseker road rage case where senior attacked back in July

Beiseker road rage case where senior attacked back in July

Case of Drumheller resident who accused of assaulting an 80 year-old man at the Beiseker man Shearer’s case adjourned again.
Cyclists call for expansion of Banff's car-free Bow Valley Parkway

Cyclists call for expansion of Banff's car-free Bow Valley Parkway

Glider competition cancelled after fatal crash west of Okotoks

Glider competition cancelled after fatal crash west of Okotoks

The glider crash victim was identified as a 65-year-old Calgary man competing in the 2024 Canadian National Soaring Championships.
Man shot in Lloydminster organs to be donated, GoFundMe set up

Man shot in Lloydminster organs to be donated, GoFundMe set up

Nicholas Scott was pronounced deceased on Tuesday morning but is being kept on life support until his organs are taken Thursday evening.
Southern Alberta school employee charged with child pornography offences

Southern Alberta school employee charged with child pornography offences

A Crossfield man was arrested and charged with sexual Interference and Possession of Child Pornography on May 29.
Okotoks Pride crosswalk vandalized days ahead of celebrations

Okotoks Pride crosswalk vandalized days ahead of celebrations

For the second year in a row the Pride crosswalk in Okotoks has been vandalized
Southern Alberta man charged with owning, distributing child pornography

Southern Alberta man charged with owning, distributing child pornography

33-year-old man facing three child pornography charges following execution of a search warrant at a High River residence.
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