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More than 20 Alberta towns break low-record temperatures two days in a row

More than 20 Alberta towns break low-record temperatures two days in a row

Environment Canada noted temperatures at 24 weather stations in Alberta set new record lows for Jan. 13
Banff park boss, council disagree on continuing downtown pedestrian zone

Banff park boss, council disagree on continuing downtown pedestrian zone

"The Town of Banff continues to believe our position is strong and we still have questions that need to be resolved before we would change course on the pedestrian zone as we know it.”
Saskatchewan RCMP ask Albertans to report sightings of missing 67-year-old man

Saskatchewan RCMP ask Albertans to report sightings of missing 67-year-old man

Investigators say he has connections to B.C. and could be passing through Alberta
Security footage shows drivers passing man who fell off Regina bus before his death

Security footage shows drivers passing man who fell off Regina bus before his death

REGINA — A security camera has captured the more than seven hours a Regina man lay outside, waving for help from passing vehicles, before his death in freezing temperatures after he stumbled from a city bus.
Record visitation in Banff over Christmas, New Year holidays

Record visitation in Banff over Christmas, New Year holidays

“We can’t wait several more years to start implementing changes. We have to start working on these now," said Mayor Corrie DiManno.
Two vehicles at scene of water main break in Banff struck by alleged drunk driver

Two vehicles at scene of water main break in Banff struck by alleged drunk driver

“Officers attended and determined that the suspect vehicle had struck two vehicles, one of which was a Town of Banff pickup truck."
Northern Alberta transitional housing facility opens its doors ahead of cold snap

Northern Alberta transitional housing facility opens its doors ahead of cold snap

New facility is open for homeless in Lac La Biche County
Former St. Albert man guilty of sexual interference against child

Former St. Albert man guilty of sexual interference against child

Mother of victim embraced friend in tears after a jury found her former neighbour guilty of sexual interference against her child.
UPDATE: Cochrane Minor Hockey coach suspended for cursing at referee

UPDATE: Cochrane Minor Hockey coach suspended for cursing at referee

More details released by the CMHA regarding the incident that left a Cochrane Minor Hockey Association facing suspension following a hockey match at the SLS Centre on Jan. 7.
Banff businesses GoFundMe paying for hotel for homeless man during Alberta's polar vortex

Banff businesses GoFundMe paying for hotel for homeless man during Alberta's polar vortex

An unhoused man who has been staying in Banff has been able to stay out of the bone-chilling cold thanks to a friend who created a GoFundMe to help him pay for a hotel this week.
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