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Prince Harry and Meghan in Whistler, B.C., for Invictus Games training camp

Prince Harry and Meghan in Whistler, B.C., for Invictus Games training camp

WHISTLER, B.C. — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, plan to spend Valentine's Day in Whistler, B.C., to attend a training camp one year ahead of the 2025 Invictus Games.
Alberta family turns 1980s bi-level into net zero home

Alberta family turns 1980s bi-level into net zero home

Airdrie family competing for a national household carbon reduction challenge $50,000 award.
Brian Jean says new Alberta office in Ottawa instrumental in 'getting a fair deal'

Brian Jean says new Alberta office in Ottawa instrumental in 'getting a fair deal'

Brian Jean, MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche says promoting Alberta’s interests and priorities in Ottawa is critical to securing a fair deal for Albertans.
B.C. friends win $250,000 USD Super Bowl 50-50 raffle

B.C. friends win $250,000 USD Super Bowl 50-50 raffle

Two Langley brothers and their friend from Abbotsford won the Super Bowl 50-50 raffle, worth US$250,000.
Northern Alberta couple of 60 years reflects on romance on Valentines Day

Northern Alberta couple of 60 years reflects on romance on Valentines Day

“As for what significance Valentine Day has, it is just another day to appreciate the fact we have had 62 years of marriage and with health.”
Woman awakes in backseat to find car being driven by thief in Northern Alberta

Woman awakes in backseat to find car being driven by thief in Northern Alberta

Woman escapes stolen vehicle in Elk Point area when thief slows down. A harrowing and destructive police chase ensued.
Central Alberta break and enter victims who were shot at commend RCMP response

Central Alberta break and enter victims who were shot at commend RCMP response

Shelter in place order for Mountain View County residents lifted after two suspects, believed to be armed, apprehended
Pilot escapes unhurt after plane flips on Burntstick Lake

Pilot escapes unhurt after plane flips on Burntstick Lake

A pilot was flying at low altitudes when landing gear caught snow over surface of lake and flipped.
Hinton pulp mill bought by international company from West Fraser for $5 million USD

Hinton pulp mill bought by international company from West Fraser for $5 million USD

The Town of Hinton operates its water treatment plant located on the mill’s property and will invest $6 million into the wasteweater treatment at the plant in the next five year.
Wild pigs currently not a concern in Jasper National Park

Wild pigs currently not a concern in Jasper National Park

"I think the jury is still out on whether or not this environment – a mountain environment without swaths of agriculture – could actually sustain a population of wild pigs or not.”
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