B.C. helicopter company heads to Alberta for nighttime wildfire training
The new contract with the Alberta government runs for the next five years, and crews will be hitting the sky on Sunday and headed to Alberta, with training beginning on Monday.
Fire
Apr 28
New flood detection system warns Regina drivers when Albert St. underpass is blocked
City of Regina and SGI partner to introduce a new warning system to help drivers avoid flooding in the Albert Street underpass.
Canada
May 6
Bus fire on Alberta mountain highway strands kids on ski trip from U.K.
At about 5 p.m., Lake Louise RCMP responded to a call on the Icefields Parkway about a tour bus fire.
Traffic
Apr 3
Alberta school boards take precautions, offer safety advice ahead of Monday’s partial solar eclipse
If the sky is clear on April 8, Albertans may be able to witness a partial solar eclipse, however, it is not safe to view the event unless eyes are properly protected.
Science
Apr 4
Rocky Mountains’ snowpack levels still 20% below normal: Alberta Environment
Working in pairs with a chartered helicopter pilot, Alberta researchers travel deep into the backcountry, measuring the snow for depth and density.
Environment
Apr 30
Alberta boy embraces Curly Hair Day while living with rare disorder
Fewer than 100 people in the world are diagnosed with giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), two in Alberta. Curly Hair Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rare disease.
Health
May 3
Edmonton International Cat Festival returns for 10th anniversary ‘pawty’
A paw-sitively purr-fect festival for Edmonton cat lovers is returning for another year of supporting felines in need.
Features
May 22
Canada’s tourism sector rolls out road map to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels
The tourism industry rolled out a road map Thursday it hopes will bring more visitors to Canada after the bruising it took during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer
May 16
Can you race a concrete toboggan? NAIT students say ‘yes’
Engineering students from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology made their debut at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race this year — and took home an honour or two.
Canada
Apr 13
Hot weather in the forecast for Mother’s Day in Alberta
Mother Nature will be providing Albertans with a gift of her own this Mother's Day weekend in the form of unseasonably warm weather.
Weather
May 10
Hydro crews work to restore power to downtown Winnipeg following underground fire
A significant part of downtown Winnipeg is going dark for an indefinite period of time Wednesday afternoon, due to what Manitoba Hydro is calling an unplanned outage.
Canada
May 15
Alberta team ‘itching to get back’ after impressing curling world in Scotties debut: skip
Selena Sturmay described her first time curling at the event as "amazing" and a massive learning experience.
Canada
Feb 27
Rookie Alberta skip Sturmay to meet 6-time champ Jones in Hearts playoff game
A host-province rookie versus a decorated curler in her national women's curling championship swan song gives Friday's playoff game between them a sense of occasion.
Canada
Feb 23
Rivals for Alberta NDP leadership torn on federal party ties
Alberta’s NDP leadership race has triggered a broader existential debate over provincial and federal NDP party ties.
Politics
Mar 30
Saskatoon city council to discuss College Drive road safety review
A safety review of the intersection at College Drive and Wiggins Avenue is being presented at Saskatoon city council Wednesday.
Traffic
Apr 22
‘Break down barriers’: Manitoba Alpine offering free sit-ski lessons, lift ticket this March
For the rest of the month, Manitoba Alpine is offering free lessons and lift tickets for anyone looking to try out adaptive skiing.
Canada
Mar 4
‘Not spring yet’: Quick snowfall expected to hit Manitoba on long weekend
It's a few days shy of April, and southern Manitoba just dealt with a brief Colorado low, but it looks like there's even more snow on the horizon.
Weather
Mar 28
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
The Vancouver Canucks land themselves another win and one of the biggest TV shows has started filming in Metro Vancouver - here are the good news stories of the week.
Trending
Mar 8
Saskatchewan travel tips for snowy Easter weekend
Terri Lang, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada said the weather system is moving in from Alberta and is already on its way.
Canada
Mar 28
Broadcast veteran looks back at career ahead of new radio show for Ontario listeners
Damian Rickards — aka Mr. D — takes to Ontario's airwaves with a new show for Corus Radio. @Night with Mr. D will feature new music and run 7 p.m. to 10 p.m, Monday to Friday.
Entertainment
Mar 17