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Young person injured at Nakiska ski hill airlifted to hospital

Young person injured at Nakiska ski hill airlifted to hospital

A young skier is in hospital with “trauma-related injuries” after slamming into trees Sunday (Dec. 3) at a local ski hill.
Respondents to Bank of Canada questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital loonie

Respondents to Bank of Canada questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital loonie

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s public consultations on the creation of a digital Canadian dollar reveal most respondents are opposed to it.
Alberta skier clips back into skis after life-threatening crash during trip to Japan

Alberta skier clips back into skis after life-threatening crash during trip to Japan

Laying in a Japanese hospital bed, thousands of kilometres away from home, Cole Richardson’s life almost ended after a trick gone wrong on a ski trip.
Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver's Stanley Park due to moth infestation

Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver's Stanley Park due to moth infestation

VANCOUVER — The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in a multi-year project to remove about one quarter of the trees that make up what's considered a Vancouver jewel.
Airdrie RCMP seeking suspects in violent theft on rural property near Linden

Airdrie RCMP seeking suspects in violent theft on rural property near Linden

The suspect vehicles are described as a newer model silver SUV and an older model white or silver truck with front end damage.
Charges pending following West Edmonton Mall lockdown over weapons complaint

Charges pending following West Edmonton Mall lockdown over weapons complaint

Charges laid against man after firearms complaint
Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

The airline says the new feature will provide "reassurance every step of the way" — but customers have shared horror stories in the past.
House fire near Airdrie caused $1.1 million damage to home

House fire near Airdrie caused $1.1 million damage to home

The origin point of the fire was in the basement, said Airdrie fire officials of a house fire in Buffalo Rub.
Calgary woman killed in accident near Airdrie

Calgary woman killed in accident near Airdrie

Airdrie, Alta. – On Dec. 2, 2023, at 1:39 a.m., Airdrie RCMP received a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Range Road 11, 3 kilometers South of Airdrie. Upon arrival, the vehicle had major damage from striking a power pole.
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

TORONTO — Flu season has officially begun in Canada, the federal public health agency said on Friday.
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