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Kayaker drowns in Athabasca River near Hinton

Kayaker drowns in Athabasca River near Hinton

According to a police investigation, the male had been wearing a life jacket and was attempting to recover an abandoned canoe, and unseasonably high-water volumes are suspected to be a key factor.
Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails

Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says her recent comments about chemtrails don't mean she believes the United States government is spraying them in the province.
Water treatment issue fixed in High River, cause of problem unknown

Water treatment issue fixed in High River, cause of problem unknown

An incident at the High River water treatment plant led to residents in High River, Cayley and Aldersyde being asked to reduce their water use.
Alberta Parks has no plans to re-open new geocache applications in Kananaskis

Alberta Parks has no plans to re-open new geocache applications in Kananaskis

In an email, Alberta Parks said it stopped accepting new geocaching applications in Kananaskis in 2019 and has no plans to reopen applications.
RCMP investigating church fire on Alexander First Nation

RCMP investigating church fire on Alexander First Nation

A Roman Catholic church on an Alberta First Nation had extensive damage from a fire Sept.30 and is believed to be a total loss
Youth took woman to remote area and left her for dead in forest: RCMP

Youth took woman to remote area and left her for dead in forest: RCMP

RCMP say a woman was taken out of the Westlock area and suddenly attacked in an attempt to kill her.
Jasper applies for $73 million through Alberta's Disaster Recovery Program

Jasper applies for $73 million through Alberta's Disaster Recovery Program

The Municipality of Jasper has submitted an application for $73.14 million in expenditures to the provincial Disaster Recovery Program.
High River water treatment plant issues forcing water conservation

High River water treatment plant issues forcing water conservation

Few details in sudden request from Town of High River for water conservation.
WATCH: RCMP helicopter rescues stranded trapper in Northern Alberta

WATCH: RCMP helicopter rescues stranded trapper in Northern Alberta

Fort McKay man needed assistance after his ATV overturned in a waterway while he was making his way back to his trapping cabin
'Not free money': What students should know before getting their first credit card

'Not free money': What students should know before getting their first credit card

Everyone starts building their credit score somewhere — and for many, it’s getting that first credit card during college or university.
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