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Kananaskis is set to be home to Alberta’s first all-season resorts, drawing more visitors to the provincial park. But as Meghan Cobb reports, wildlife advocates worry about the environmental impact of the year-round recreation plan.

Did you know that Jasper is a dark sky preserve? The protected area has lower light pollution, offering a celestial experience not possible in most cities and towns. Stargazing tours of the Rockies are available at the Jasper Planetarium on the Jasper Park Lodge grounds. As part of Global Edmonton’s Back to Jasper special, planetarium...

A family and community are mourning after officials say a 47-year-old woman from Toronto has died in a skiing accident at Banff Sunshine Village in Alberta. Reports say she was skiing and fell into a deep pocket of snow. As Lexy Benedict reports, the tragedy has raised conversations about safety out on the slopes because,...

On this edition, an Ontario woman killed while skiing in Alberta, more winter weather bears down on the province and a concerning spike in overdoses over the holidays.

A smelly landfill fire on the western edge of Edmonton might not be extinguished any time soon. Alberta Municipalities debate provincial property taxes at its meeting in Calgary. Stunning northern lights put on a show across Canada and more are expected. Dry weather in Jasper has Marmot Basin pushing back the start of ski and...

Volunteers with the Camrose and Iron Creek Flying Clubs are putting on the province’s only air show this weekend. Sarah Ryan introduces us to one of the featured performers, the Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks.

The Alberta government is seeking feedback on its proposed watercraft pass, aimed at keeping dangerous, invasive zebra and quagga mussels out of the province. It would mean a fee on everything from motorboats and jet skis, to canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, but as Noah Rishaug explains, those who’d be paying it say a fee isn’t...

After a closely watched election, the Liberals have secured a minority government, just shy of a majority. Voter turnout reached a historic high, the highest in over 30 years. Global’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, David Akin, joins us to discuss what this means for Canada’s political landscape, from the challenges ahead for the Liberals to the...

A scary moment at a B.C. ski resort leaves many stranded and the hills closed. A trip to Florida for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith draws criticism. Some Calgary commuters call out the impacts of road salt on vehicles, infrastructure and the environment.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an extreme cold warning for much of Alberta Sunday as wind chill values near – 40 C were expected to last for several days. Calgary EMS warned that prolonged skin exposure to the elements could lead to frostbite. A tragic situation happening in Edmonton. A newborn baby, was attacked...

A University of Alberta research team has launched a new podcast called Ski Like a Girl, shining a spotlight on the untold stories of women and girls in Nordic skiing. Nicole Stillger has more on the history project.

More and more people are moving to Alberta. Newcomers say the mountains are part of the draw and hope to immerse themselves in the ski culture tied to the province.

A fireball soaring through Alberta’s sky was a spectacular sight for those who were lucky enough to see it. Morgan Black has a look at some of the stunning videos and what happens next.

Some fresh snow in Alberta’s Rockies this week is great news for ski hills. Despite the wildfires that devasted the Jasper area this summer, both Marmot Basin and the Jasper townsite are ready to welcome skiers and snowboarders this season. Brian Rode with Marmot Basin joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton about what’s ahead...

Pete Woods with SkiBig3 joins Global News Morning to chat about the upcoming ski season and early opening dates. Lake Louise opened on Tuesday, and Sunshine Village aims to open runs this Friday, while Mt. Norquay is tentatively set to open on Saturday.

Alberta taxpayers are on the hook for almost a quarter of a million dollars after an elaborate fraud scheme, closing arguments are made at the trial for a man accused of murdering a mother and daughter and with ski season just around the corner, skiers will face new health measures at many Alberta resorts.

Kaitlyn Kostyniuk’s Rocky Mountain House-area doorbell camera captured what is believed to be a meteor as it streaked across the central Alberta sky Tuesday night.

Sales of downhill and cross-country ski equipment normally doesn’t begin until there’s snow on the ground. But much like last season, demand is already way up in Alberta. Lessons are fully booked and waitlists are growing. Sarah Ryan has the details.

Roland Van Meurs with AMA Travel joined the morning news to talk about the upcoming ski season in Alberta, including when Lake Louise and Marmot Basin plan to open and what deals and passes are available.

If your Christmas plans include heading out to Alberta ski hills, you’re not alone. As Michael King reports, long lineups are causing hills to make some changes.