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Northern Alberta councillor wants anti-climate change activism week

Northern Alberta councillor wants anti-climate change activism week

MD of Bonnyville councilor Josh Crick believes there are residents within his ward who do not believe in climate change, and felt there needs to be a response to what he describes as climate change activism. 
PHOTOS: Black bear makes itself at home on Southern Alberta property

PHOTOS: Black bear makes itself at home on Southern Alberta property

A young bear spent hours at a rural property south of Calgary on Oct. 9.
Jasper mayor condemns 'divisive rhetoric' around wildfire

Jasper mayor condemns 'divisive rhetoric' around wildfire

"From my perspective, the current level of discourse is disrespectful to Canadians generally, but it’s actively harmful to Jasper residents who have already suffered so greatly."
Feds offer $15 million in rent relief for Jasper

Feds offer $15 million in rent relief for Jasper

Federal Minister Randy Boissonnault also announced the reopening of Maligne Road starting 8 a.m. Friday (Oct. 11), and some backcountry sites will be available for booking starting Thursday (Oct. 10).
Crown plans to downgrade murder charge for suspect in Alberta roadside shooting

Crown plans to downgrade murder charge for suspect in Alberta roadside shooting

The Crown will be downgrading the murder charge for one of two men arrested after a deadly roadside shooting near Calgary in August.
Alberta woman brought faith journey memoir to Pope Francis

Alberta woman brought faith journey memoir to Pope Francis

Mackenzie Neufeld's book 'From Physics to Faith' is her story of moving from atheism to faith as a teen brought her to the Vatican to gift the book to the pope.
Worker burned in Southern Alberta well explosion remains in ICU

Worker burned in Southern Alberta well explosion remains in ICU

Jon McIntosh, one of the five people hospitalized after an explosion and fire at a natural gas well site north of Calgary, is being called selfless, giving and caring.
Alberta biogas project removed website after anti-greenwashing law enacted

Alberta biogas project removed website after anti-greenwashing law enacted

New rules require businesses to provide evidence to support environmental claims
Alberta politician who compared transgender kids to feces rejoins UCP caucus

Alberta politician who compared transgender kids to feces rejoins UCP caucus

Alberta's United Conservative Party says the legislature member who once compared transgender children to feces is rejoining caucus.
NDP reiterates position against mining the Eastern Slopes

NDP reiterates position against mining the Eastern Slopes

Alberta's NDP leader Naheed Nenshi said farmers, ranchers and people like musician Corb Lund “have done an incredible job” in raising awareness about the risks of mining the Eastern Slopes.
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