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Lone bear still hanging around outskirts of Jasper

One might have thought that all of Jasper National Park’s bears would have settled down for their long winter’s rest by now. One would have been wrong about that.

Dec 1, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon tax on electric heat

Premier Scott Moe issues video pledging to stop collection of carbon tax on electricity, in addition to natural gas.

Dec 1, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Opposing sides speak out on Westlock crosswalk and flagpole bylaw controversy

Bylaw's fate to be decided by the people in a vote set for Feb. 22, 2024

Nov 30, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Only 37% of Canadians are comfortable with Trudeau’s economic leadership, says poll

The Conservative Party continues to lead national polls as the country inches toward its next national election.

Nov 30, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan to send breast cancer screening patients to private company in Calgary

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says it’s going to send breast cancer patients to Calgary for screening as the province continues to deal with medical imaging backlogs.

Nov 30, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Banff 'running out of runway' for summer traffic congestion solutions

“All the things the Town can do in what we can control, I think we’re nearing the limits of what we can really achieve,”

Nov 30, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

Kraft debuts dairy-free mac and cheese in the US

Kraft Macaroni and … Fava Beans? The Kraft Heinz Co. said Wednesday it’s bringing dairy-free macaroni and cheese to the U.S. for the first time.

Nov 30, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

Wildlife seized, charges laid in Fish and Wildlife checkstop west of Sundre

Several animals and birds were seized during anti-illegal hunting checkstop carried out by Fish and Wildlife with assistance from Sundre RCMP

Nov 30, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Fees coming for users of Okotoks' EV charging stations

The Town will collect a fee from users of EV charging stations beginning in the new year.

Nov 29, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Charges laid in shooting deaths of two Edmonton officers while on duty: police

EDMONTON — Charges have been laid in the deaths of two Edmonton police officers who were shot while responding to a call in March. Const. Brett Ryan and Const.

Nov 29, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >