Man charged with break and enter, rental fraud in Canmore, Alta.: RCMP
An investigation into a pair of break-ins at a single home in Canmore, Alta., this week resulted in charges against a man who RCMP say is also a suspect in a rental fraud scheme.
Crime
Apr 19
B.C. man killed in Sunday afternoon avalanche in Kananaskis
Two men were caught in an avalanche east of the Mount Engadine Lodge on Tower Peak in Kananaskis on Sunday. One was able to dig himself out but the other was buried.
Canada
Mar 11
Alberta First Nation calls for environmental review of mountain town projects
An Alberta First Nation has added its voice to a call for a provincial environmental assessment on two major property development projects in a neighbouring mountain town.
Canada
Feb 14
Host team wants to make the most of a rare cross-country ski World Cup in Canmore
The Canmore Nordic Centre feels like home to Antoine Cyr. The cross-country skier hopes that's to his advantage at a rare Canadian World Cup stop.
Canada
Feb 8
Snowfall warning in place for parts of southwestern Alberta
Snowfall warnings are in place for parts of the southwestern Alberta with upwards of 20 centimetres of snow on the way.
Weather
Apr 15
Wildfire smoke workshop teaches Albertans about dangerous impact of poor air quality
Wildfire smoke workshop aims to help Albertans protect themselves from dangerous effects of poor air quality
Health
Mar 10
Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary
A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?
Environment
Mar 19
Warnings extended as ‘challenging avalanche conditions’ continue west of Calgary
The “persistent weak layers” remain easy to trigger and authorities warn conditions mean a triggered avalanche could be large enough to injure or even kill a person.
Canada
Mar 7
Group of Canmore residents asks government for environmental assessment of developments
Bow Valley Engage says that the Three Sisters Village and Smith Creek projects have the potential to almost double the population of Canmore, which is west of Calgary.
Environment
Jan 10
White-out conditions cause multi-vehicle collision on Trans-Canada west of Calgary
A multi-vehicle collision closed a portion of the Trans-Canada Thursday as Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the City of Calgary and Rocky View County.
Weather
Feb 29
Journey to the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary begins
Known as the guardians of the flame, 14 law enforcement officers from coast to coast, including the Yukon, carry the flame of hope through 12 communities.
Sports
Feb 23
Alberta Parks launches new online platform to reserve campsites in hopes it will be more stable
Alberta Parks has shifted its online camping reservation system to a new, Cloud-based platform at shop.albertaparks.ca.
Features
Feb 15
Banff National Park cougar attack leaves 1 person with minor injuries
A cougar attack in a wilderness area of Banff National Park on Monday has left one person with minor injuries.
Environment
Feb 13
Diminished snowpack in Rocky Mountains raises wildfire concerns
Parks Canada is being a large fireguard on the boundary between Yoho National Park and Banff National Park as wildfire season approaches and the state of the snowpack remains grim.
Canada
Feb 1
Data shows 2024 could be a record-breaking year in Manitoba for potholes
As of April 7 this year, 1,634 pothole-related claims were reported to MPI. That's over half of similar claims made in all of 2023, and almost two times 2019 numbers.
Traffic
Apr 15
Winnipeg streets being salted, sanded after snowfall, maintenance manager says
Although Winnipeg didn't get as much snow overnight as some parts of the province, city workers are out in full force to tackle the job of clearing the snowfall from city streets.
Traffic
Feb 9
Winnipeg digs its way out of winter storm Thursday, temporary parking ban in place
Michael Cantor, the city's manager of streets maintenance, says even if you've already seen a plow coming down your street, snow clearing equipment will be back.
Weather
Jan 11
Calgarian’s body pulled from Bow River after falling into water on Christmas Day near Morley Bridge
A 61-year-old Calgary man is dead after falling into the Bow River near Mînî Thnî, formerly known as Morley, on Christmas Day. His body was recovered on Boxing Day.
Canada
Dec 28, 2023
Calgary police officer’s badge stolen from Yamnuska Trail parking lot
Calgary police issued a warning after an off-duty officer’s badge was stolen from a vehicle during a break-in at a popular hiking area near Canmore.
Crime
Dec 5, 2023
Slush in Winnipeg is more than a clearing issue, there are mobility challenges too
Mild weather is making a slushy mess of Winnipeg streets and sidewalks. Advocates for seniors and those with disabilities are lobbying for safer snow-clearing policies.
Weather
Jan 26