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Tornado benefit event in Carstairs raises more than $100,000

Tornado benefit event in Carstairs raises more than $100,000

“I want to say to those who lost so much that you have our hearts with you because we understand how significant that loss actually is." - Red Deer-Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen after a benefit that benefitted those affected by a tornado on Canada Day.
How rampant are climate denialists in Canada?

How rampant are climate denialists in Canada?

Amid 'rampant' misinformation on human-caused climate change, a new global study examined the beliefs of six audiences — from the alarmed to the doubtful and dismissive.
Alberta no longer pursuing plan to dump RCMP for provincial police force

Alberta no longer pursuing plan to dump RCMP for provincial police force

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is no longer formally pursuing its plan to dump the RCMP in favour of a new provincial police force.
Cabinet shuffle won't alter feds priorities: St. Albert MP

Cabinet shuffle won't alter feds priorities: St. Albert MP

An Alberta MP calls the federal cabinet shuffle "a window dressing exercise".
Balzac Site continues to amaze archaeologist even after 40 years

Balzac Site continues to amaze archaeologist even after 40 years

“I have a career going on to 40-plus years, and I have worked at some amazing sites. But the Balzac site, especially for Calgary, the Nose Creek Valley and Airdrie, is a really important site. And it is recognized as being one of the most important sites in that area.”
RCMP seek Fawcett man in connection to July 30 shooting

RCMP seek Fawcett man in connection to July 30 shooting

Justin Alexander McKinney, 30, faces multiple charges
Serious crash closes Highway 2 northbound at 338 Avenue

Serious crash closes Highway 2 northbound at 338 Avenue

Emergency crews are on scene of a two-car collision at Highway 2 and 338 Avenue in Foothills County. Northbound traffic is currently being diverted.
Calgary home sales set new July record as they climbed 18% from last year: board

Calgary home sales set new July record as they climbed 18% from last year: board

The average price of a home was up almost 10 per cent from last year to $539,461, while the benchmark price ticked up nearly six per cent to $567,700.
Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician

Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician

Premier Danielle Smith promised last week the clinic would be fined, lose medicare funding or be shut down altogether if it proceeded with the plan.
Didsbury RCMP investigations included weapon, drug cases

Didsbury RCMP investigations included weapon, drug cases

Didsbury RCMP members arrested 22 offenders through target patrols and release order compliance checks
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