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Animals lost in overnight barn fire south of Calgary

Ten fire trucks responded to the blaze that started at about 12:30 a.m. in Foothills County.

Oct 11, 2023 10:05 AM Read more >

Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash in Kananaskis Country

An 18-year-old motorcyclist from Drumheller was killed in a single-vehicle collision on Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country on Sunday (Oct. 8).

Oct 11, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

B.C. signs individual health deal with feds, worth $1.2 billion

VANCOUVER — The agreement is part of a $196-billion, 10-year national health accord that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered provinces in February.

Oct 11, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Canmore tackling human-wildlife coexistence action plan

“One of the main concerns that we hear is it’s not only public safety and human safety, but safety for the wildlife, which is a a big motivation behind why we're looking at doing this plan as well.”

Oct 11, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

NDP to hold online town hall on proposed UCP Alberta Pension Plan

The Alberta NDP is hosting an online town hall for those opposed to the UCP's proposal to leave the Canada Pension Plan.

Oct 11, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid calls to reduce food costs

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is calling on the Canadian Dairy Commission to hit pause on any further increases to milk prices.

Oct 10, 2023 4:17 PM Read more >

Woman's death near Policeman's Flats deemed non-criminal

A woman's body was found near Policeman's Flats, south of Calgary in Foothills County, on Oct. 6. RCMP say her death was not criminal.

Oct 10, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

RCMP say Lac La Biche woman missing since October 5

Lac La Biche RCMP ask public for assistance in locating Rose Simonelis and say there are concerns for her well being.

Oct 10, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Province announces funding to create more affordable childcare spaces

$20 million in funding announced for new and licensed Alberta childcare providers to create 22,500 new private childcare spaces over three years.

Oct 10, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

North Vancouver RCMP called to amateur film set featuring actors with replica guns

VANCOUVER — Police in North Vancouver say they were called to the set of a film shoot over the weekend after receiving a report of a group of men in body armour carrying rifles.

Oct 10, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >