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On Feb. 7, Val Peredery wiped out while skiing at Marmot Basin in Jasper and fractured her tibia. She went to hospital in Stony Plain and from there was sent to Edmonton for emergency surgery — where she waited for her turn, only to be bumped down the list each day. As Erik Bay reports,...

Certified mental performance consultant Alayne Hing joins Global News Morning to break down a pivotal weekend in Italy for Alberta athletes, from ski cross and bobsleigh medal pushes to the women’s long-track speedskating showdown.

A fireball fell across the western Alberta skyline early Tuesday morning. People saw it, heard it and even felt it. Now, experts are encouraging witnesses to report their sightings so someone can potential find it. Sarah Komadina reports.

A 15-year-old who was buried in an avalanche at a ski hill west of Calgary on Friday has died in hospital. The teen was one of two Alberta Alpine Ski Association athletes caught in an avalanche at Nakiska. The other skier was uninjured. Bella Finn reports.

The ski race community is grieving tonight. A 15 year old who was buried in an avalanche at a ski hill west of Calgary has died in hospital. Two Alberta alpine ski association athletes were caught up in avalanche at Nakiska…with one losing their life despite the efforts of emergency services. Alberta Federation of Labour...

A huge emergency response was called to the Nakiska ski area, about 100 km west of Calgary, on Friday afternoon. Alberta Emergency Services said a youth was rushed to hospital in critical condition after two people were swept up by an avalanche that happened in-bounds at the ski area. Global Calgary’s Sarah Offin reports.

In the new sci-fi comedy ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,” Vince Vaughn plays Nick…twice. One version is from the future and one that lives in the present day, and when a plan goes wrong, we find James Marsden in the mix, having to deal with two versions of the same guy. The film...

A ski resort tucked away in the southwest corner of Alberta just got a major mountainside upgrade. Last week, Castle Mountain announced the grand opening of the Stagecoach Express, the resort’s first-ever high-speed chairlift. Jordan Prentice has the details.

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.

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.

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 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.