Balzac

• Airdrie motorcyclist killed in highway crash north of Calgary

  A 50-year-old Airdrie man was pronounced dead on scene following a crash on Highway 566, west of Highway 2, involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck.

  Traffic

  Sep 13, 2023
  
• Overpass construction make or break for Calgary to Airdrie park plans: Conservation group

  A new overpass will be constructed after funds were allotted for the project in the Alberta government's recent capital budget.

  Environment

  Apr 2, 2023
  
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• RCMP investigating ‘serious collision’ west of Balzac, Alta., Sunday

  Police said the collision happened at the intersection of Highway 566 and Range Road 13 at around 1:30 p.m., Sunday.

  Traffic

  Jun 12, 2022
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• Walmart building new fulfillment centre north of Calgary, vows to create 325 new jobs

  The facility's construction comes as Alberta faces an ongoing labour shortage and a supply chain crunch, which has been compounded by the CP Rail work stoppage.

  Economy

  Mar 21, 2022
• Missing Calgary man found safe

  Police said the man, who was missing since March 15, was found safe.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2022
• Pedestrian hit overnight on the QEII sent to hospital in critical condition

  A man was taken to hospital in critical condition after being hit while walking on the QEII north of Calgary early Saturday morning.

  Traffic

  Aug 21, 2021
• CrossIron Mills hosting new outdoor Christmas market amid COVID-19

  The Holiday Haven market will run from Dec. 3-21 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2020
• Balzac’s New Horizon Mall addresses tenant concerns in closed-door meeting

  There are 517 retail spots in the multimillion-dollar shopping centre, but many sit empty. Currently, just over 100 stores are up and running.

  Consumer

  Oct 23, 2019
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• Alberta RCMP search for suspect and accomplice after CrossIron Mills mall shooting

  Officers were called to the shopping centre north of Calgary just after 7 p.m. Monday for reports of shots fired.

  Crime

  Sep 17, 2019
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• RCMP resolve potential domestic situation after large police presence descends on Balzac

  Police said there was no danger to the public, adding that the situation was peacefully resolved at 12:15 p.m.

  Traffic

  Jun 8, 2019