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Canmore bodybuilder flexes on competition

Canmore bodybuilder flexes on competition

“You have to have that dog fight mentality in you to be able to pull this off every single day." says an Alberta bodybuilder who won the men’s classic physique 50+ masters category at the 2023 Alberta Summer Natural competition.
Métis Crossing site of first bison calves born in area in 160 years

Métis Crossing site of first bison calves born in area in 160 years

Metis leaders say the birth of two bison calves at a traditional and cultural site is an historical moment and significant step towards Reconciliation.
Geese in 'good condition' after landing on contaminated lagoon: Imperial CEO

Geese in 'good condition' after landing on contaminated lagoon: Imperial CEO

CALGARY — The latest in what has been a string of environmental incidents at Canadian oilsands sites was addressed Friday by the CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd.
Take the Iron Horse Trail to discover northeast Alberta at its best

Take the Iron Horse Trail to discover northeast Alberta at its best

Alberta road tripping - check out the Iron Horse Trail with its vintage stations, railroad water towers and wooden trestles. And if you time it right in August there are parades, a derby, mud bogs and a Pyrogy festival.
Years needed to fix long-term care after COVID-19

Years needed to fix long-term care after COVID-19

Leading researcher into elderly care alarmed at the appalling state of care offered to the elderly with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.
Boil water advisories spurring water projects across Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

Boil water advisories spurring water projects across Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

An extension of the water system east and west of Mînî Thnî (Morley), west of Calgary, will give 25 homes safe drinking water after a series of long-term boil water advisories from 2001-2005 and 2006-2014.
Doug Fenger a half-century employee legend in Innisfail

Doug Fenger a half-century employee legend in Innisfail

An Alberta man was celebrated 50 years with NWP Industries, an oil and fabrication plant where he now works in quality control and answering any and all questions. “He's irreplaceable; his tribal knowledge from being here for 50 years,” said Doug Fenger's colleague at a party to mark five decades on the job.
Firefighter killed while battling Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.

Firefighter killed while battling Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.

A firefighter has been killed in northeastern British Columbia, marking the second such fatality in the province this month and the fourth in Canada during this year's record fire season.
Missing B.C. children found safe, Amber Alert ended

Missing B.C. children found safe, Amber Alert ended

Aurora and Joshuah Bolton have been found.
Six bodies recovered from fatal plane crash in Kananaskis Country

Six bodies recovered from fatal plane crash in Kananaskis Country

A plane tragedy has claimed six lives near Canmore.
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