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B.C. tops Best in Canada list for odds to spot Bigfoot

B.C. tops Best in Canada list for odds to spot Bigfoot

Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization has complied the number of reported sightings of Bigfoot by province.
Two skiers descend Mount Robson’s south face for first time

Two skiers descend Mount Robson’s south face for first time

Located in British Columbia about 87 kilometres west of Jasper, Alta., Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres, with the south face having a vertical drop of over 3,000 metres.
West Yellowhead MLA sworn in as infrastructure minister

West Yellowhead MLA sworn in as infrastructure minister

"Our province is growing and I’m excited to lead a ministry that will continue building infrastructure to meet the needs of Albertans today and into the future."
Two skiers killed in separate avalanches in Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country

Two skiers killed in separate avalanches in Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country

To check out avalanche conditions before heading to the mountains, go to https://avalanche.ca.
Rescuers search for missing skier believed buried in avalanche at Lake Louise

Rescuers search for missing skier believed buried in avalanche at Lake Louise

The RCMP are asking for the public to follow instructions from all first responders and staff of the resort, and to have patience while all efforts are made to to locate and rescue anyone in need.
EPR depot recycling services starting in Hinton next month

EPR depot recycling services starting in Hinton next month

Through the EPR program, the Town will also receive residential curbside recycling collection services in October 2026.
Avalanche danger high in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks

Avalanche danger high in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks

Public safety specialists advice backcountry enthusiasts to stay out of avalanche terrain with the high hazard.
Hinton may bring water treatment plant operations in-house

Hinton may bring water treatment plant operations in-house

"Administration believes that the work they conduct can be fulfilled by Town staff, and in doing so provide approximately $100,000 in annual operational savings."
Suzuki: Canada must resist anti-democratic crusaders

Suzuki: Canada must resist anti-democratic crusaders

"While the pace of disastrous change in the U.S. is dizzying, we should have seen it coming. Billionaires and anti-democratic libertarians have been building up to this for decades."
Jasper, Banff community groups unite to steward wildfire recovery funds

Jasper, Banff community groups unite to steward wildfire recovery funds

The $8 million in total funding will go toward immediate relief and support Jasper’s long-term recovery following last summer’s devastating fire.
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