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Leaked Alberta government report questions need for Glenbow East

Leaked Alberta government report questions need for Glenbow East

A leaked report shows the Alberta government is not being entirely forthcoming about the options on the table for flood mitigation in the Bow River.
Banff mayor says town's heart is broken over wildfire devastation in Jasper

Banff mayor says town's heart is broken over wildfire devastation in Jasper

Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno says she is in awe of first responders fighting heartbreaking wildfire in Jasper
Tornado watch ended for Cochrane area

Tornado watch ended for Cochrane area

Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

“A fire crew is currently actioning this fire,” states Parks Canada in a social media post.
MD of Bighorn declares state of local emergency due to wildfire

MD of Bighorn declares state of local emergency due to wildfire

State of emergency declared for area northwest of Cochrane in case more evacuations are required.
Tornado watch issued Wednesday for Cochrane region

Tornado watch issued Wednesday for Cochrane region

A tornado watch is in effect Wednesday for the Cochrane region, including Rocky View County and other nearby communities
Prairie EV journey of 3,000 km begins with a single charge

Prairie EV journey of 3,000 km begins with a single charge

In an effort to provide a real life example of the pros and cons of electric vehicles, The Eagle asked reporter Howard May to write a first person account of his trip from Cochrane to Winnipeg.
Cochrane family receives special accessible vehicle from Go Baby Go

Cochrane family receives special accessible vehicle from Go Baby Go

A Cochrane family has received a new accessible kids vehicle from Direct Energy's and Variety’s Go Baby Go program. The de Bruyn family was gifted with the vehicle at a special event in Calgary on July 18.
Alberta has fewer farm jobs, but still not enough people to fill them

Alberta has fewer farm jobs, but still not enough people to fill them

Employers say rural nature of industry hampers recruitment of farm workers in Alberta
Trades touted as solid rural paths to rewarding Alberta careers

Trades touted as solid rural paths to rewarding Alberta careers

Albertans who choose apprenticeship, certificate or diploma programs won’t necessarily be forced to leave behind their home communities for the bright lights of Calgary or Edmonton.
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