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In Alberta, a plan for a gravel pit near a provincial park is raising concerns around groundwater

In Alberta, a plan for a gravel pit near a provincial park is raising concerns around groundwater

The preservation society has been fighting hard against the Summit Pit development proposed by Mountain Ash
Pedestrian dies after being struck by grader on Northern Alberta First Nation

Pedestrian dies after being struck by grader on Northern Alberta First Nation

A pedestrian who was struck by a road grader in Goodfish (Whitefish) Lake First Nation on Monday morning, has died.
Water consumption dipped Saturday in Calgary, followed by a spike Sunday

Water consumption dipped Saturday in Calgary, followed by a spike Sunday

Two and a half weeks to go for Calgary's water main repairs. After which, residents can see water restrictions being lifted.
At Gaudreau brothers’ funeral, wives remember hockey players as intensely loving

At Gaudreau brothers’ funeral, wives remember hockey players as intensely loving

Wife of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, Meredith, reveals she is pregnant with couple’s third child as mourners shed tears over loss of brothers
Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts
Water consumption must be reduced by 30 million more litres, said Calgary Mayor Gondek

Water consumption must be reduced by 30 million more litres, said Calgary Mayor Gondek

Gondek said residents reduced water use by 30 million litres in a single day in June, which tells her residents can do it again.
100-year-old Alberta church seeing less parishioners, looks to music to keep it busy

100-year-old Alberta church seeing less parishioners, looks to music to keep it busy

Built in 1919, the Irricana United Church is looking to non-religious music events to get people through the doors.
Canadian soldier successfully completes fourth Edmonton to Regina charity bike ride

Canadian soldier successfully completes fourth Edmonton to Regina charity bike ride

Rob Nederlof, a Canadian soldier, pedalled the highways between Edmonton and Regina in support of the Wounded Warriors’ Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder Service Dogs program.
72-year-old struck and killed on Highway 2 north of Calgary

72-year-old struck and killed on Highway 2 north of Calgary

An Airdrie senior was killed Sunday on the QEII when he was hit by a car at 1 a.m.
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territories.
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