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Banff approves $41 million affordable housing development

Banff approves $41 million affordable housing development

The Town of Banff received a $5 million donation for an affordable housing project.
Lacombe County horseback rider falls off Ya Ha Tinda cliff, dies

Lacombe County horseback rider falls off Ya Ha Tinda cliff, dies

50-year-old employed at Lacombe County horse boarding facility who hailed from Carlisle, United Kingdom, fell off of 50-metre cliff at Bighorn Falls Oct. 12
Canada's dairy industry dumping billions of litres of milk, study finds

Canada's dairy industry dumping billions of litres of milk, study finds

The head of Dairy Farmers of Canada said dumping milk was only done 'as a last resort.'
The price of climate risk for Canada's farmers

The price of climate risk for Canada's farmers

Crop insurance can help — and harm — farm resilience
Hate crimes on the rise in Southern Alberta town, warns Pride group

Hate crimes on the rise in Southern Alberta town, warns Pride group

"They’ve had their front windows smashed, their car windows smashed, their Pride flags torn down, and even a break-in attempt," says High River Pride.
'Headed in the right direction': Jasper businesses cross fingers for strong winter season

'Headed in the right direction': Jasper businesses cross fingers for strong winter season

Jasper represents $625 million in annual tourism spending and accounts for 25 per cent of visitor spending in the Canadian Rockies.
Four months in jail for Northern Alberta man convicted of choking pregnant woman

Four months in jail for Northern Alberta man convicted of choking pregnant woman

An Alexander First Nation man admitted to choking a pregnant woman inside and outside a home in September.
Over 300 vendors at Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market

Over 300 vendors at Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market

European Christmas market will run over three weekends in November at famed equestrian centre south of Calgary.
Trial date set for former school worker arrested on child porn charges

Trial date set for former school worker arrested on child porn charges

Accused in child porn case worked in two schools north of Calgary prior to his arrest.
SUV driver killed in Northern Alberta Thanksgiving weekend collision

SUV driver killed in Northern Alberta Thanksgiving weekend collision

A pickup truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) collided at about 2 p.m. on a rural highway intersection about an hour and a half northwest of Edmonton. One person died in the crash.
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