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Southern Alberta distillery makes Canadian history with whisky award

Southern Alberta distillery makes Canadian history with whisky award

Eau Claire distillery took home the platinum award at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a first for a Canadian distillery.
Kananaskis centre of logging versus recreation tug of war

Kananaskis centre of logging versus recreation tug of war

Opponents remain hopeful they are not standing on losing ground defending the West Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain areas of Kananaskis against timber company West Fraser, but recognize it’s an uphill battle.
Looking for something to get the kids off screens? Here are 12 books to get them reading

Looking for something to get the kids off screens? Here are 12 books to get them reading

If you’d like to get your kids addicted to something healthier, here’s a guide to the latest in children’s lit
Alberta businessman's company truck broken into, defecated in

Alberta businessman's company truck broken into, defecated in

Gangster Enterprises LTD., a tow company based in Drumheller, is offering $5,000 for information that can lead to who ransacked one of its trucks over the weekend.
Nine search and rescue teams looking for missing Northern Alberta senior

Nine search and rescue teams looking for missing Northern Alberta senior

72-hour mark approaching after 76-year-old woman reported missing north of Athabasca
Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

OTTAWA — Environment Canada can now spot and issue warnings about severe weather faster and more precisely with 32 newly upgraded weather radar stations across the country.
RCMP, searchers looking for missing Northern Alberta senior

RCMP, searchers looking for missing Northern Alberta senior

Lorraine Popowich, 76, has been missing since Tuesday and searchers are hoping her dogs will lead them to her.
1,000 pounds of copper wire recovered in Southern Alberta, two arrested

1,000 pounds of copper wire recovered in Southern Alberta, two arrested

Chad Eroshinsky and Clayton Whaling have been charged after police recover copper wire from rural home
Man's doberman charges grizzly bear with cubs in Southern Alberta

Man's doberman charges grizzly bear with cubs in Southern Alberta

“I am going to die.”
Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says

Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says

All provinces and territories should lower the starting age for breast cancer screening to 40, the Canadian Cancer Society said Thursday.
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