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Car hits 800 pound metal object causing serious collision

Car hits 800 pound metal object causing serious collision

A serious MVC occurred on Oct. 26, in Northern Alberta and police are now looking for a semi-truck that may have lost a large heavy metal object along a road.
Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

As interest in non-alcoholic drinks grows, major alcohol brands are making moves with sober versions of well-known products like Guinness and Tanqueray gin. Experts say it’s a sign there’s still plenty of room for growth in the industry.
VIDEO: Okotoks firefighters conduct fowl water rescue

VIDEO: Okotoks firefighters conduct fowl water rescue

Okotoks Fire and Rescue was called in to help a Canada goose stuck frozen to a pond
Parks weighing options to tackle whirling disease in Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Parks weighing options to tackle whirling disease in Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Parks Canada officials say “all options are on the table” to combat the recent discovery of deadly whirling disease in more waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay national parks.
Cougar takes six large dogs from Bragg Creek area

Cougar takes six large dogs from Bragg Creek area

A cougar some think may be injured has taken six dogs from the yards of Bragg Creek homes over the past three months, including a Rottweiler.
Province dissolves Banff Centre board of governors, appoints temporary administrator

Province dissolves Banff Centre board of governors, appoints temporary administrator

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has a new temporary administrator, replacing its chair and board of governors.
Updated: Okotoks firefighters work to rescue goose frozen to ice

Updated: Okotoks firefighters work to rescue goose frozen to ice

Okotoks firefighters were called in for a water rescue under fowl conditions Friday after a tip from the public.
Fitu Taefu brings Samoan hand-tapped tattoos to Alberta shop

Fitu Taefu brings Samoan hand-tapped tattoos to Alberta shop

Fitu Taefu got his first tattoo at 12 years old. That’s because in Samoan culture, tattooing is a rite of passage for adolescent boys. Now he's practicing the craft here in Alberta.
Leaking water pipe in Cochrane fixed, state of emergency lifted

Leaking water pipe in Cochrane fixed, state of emergency lifted

The Town of Cochrane announced Thursday the water pipe leak at Riverfront Park has been fixed, the reservoirs were up to safer levels and the State of Local Emergency (SOLE) has been lifted.
Two headless sheep found in Jasper, poaching suspected

Two headless sheep found in Jasper, poaching suspected

"I can tell you that it's very evident that these animals were shot.”
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