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Historic summer cottage of Alberta's first premier to be restored to former glory

Historic summer cottage of Alberta's first premier to be restored to former glory

A 124-year-old cottage in Banff owned by Alberta's first premier will receive a historical restoration.
Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

The Ontario police watchdog says a woman who claimed she was injured by a police horse during the convoy protest in Ottawa was not hurt seriously enough to warrant an investigation.
New wildfire information applications launched

New wildfire information applications launched

Provincial app will show where wildfires are burning, how big they are and the cause of the fire.
Anonymous donor comes through for Thunder family gravestones

Anonymous donor comes through for Thunder family gravestones

A Northern Alberta family who suffered double tragedy two years ago will be able to mark deceased family member's graves thanks to an anonymous donor.
Remains believed to be those of missing Didsbury man

Remains believed to be those of missing Didsbury man

The remains of a missing Central Alberta man have been found and the RCMP's Southern Alberta Serious Crimes Branch is investigating.
Researchers use innovative techniques to study endangered black swifts

Researchers use innovative techniques to study endangered black swifts

Declining black swift population in the Banff area has prompted some unique research methods to determine what the secretive birds are eating.
Four marathons, 176,000 steps and thousands of dollars raised

Four marathons, 176,000 steps and thousands of dollars raised

An Alberta man ran four marathons in less than two days, and has so far raised $5,800 for the Red Cross to support relief efforts in Ukraine.
Dr. Verna Yiu out as president of Alberta Health Services

Dr. Verna Yiu out as president of Alberta Health Services

Opposition accuses government of using Yiu's removal to appease UCP extremists ahead of Kenney leadership vote.
Kenney says federal greenhouse gas targets are 'nuts'

Kenney says federal greenhouse gas targets are 'nuts'

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling Ottawa's federal emissions plan that was tabled in the House of Commons last week "nuts," and is pledging to fight it "with everything we've got.
Foothills County continues fight to get out of regional metropolitan board

Foothills County continues fight to get out of regional metropolitan board

As a town and county leave the regional board that discusses issues for areas surrounding Calgary, another county said they also want out because rural voices in the group are dwindling.
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