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RCMP flying Black Hawk helicopter to strengthen Alberta-U.S. border patrols
The RCMP says the helicopter patrols are monitoring the Prairie border to search for and target all illegal activity along the 49th parallel, including illegal border crossing, smuggling and drug trafficking in and out of the country.
SnowDays festival in Banff brings snow sculptures to the streets
The festival runs in Banff and Lake Louise for more than three weeks, Jan. 17 to Feb. 2, and includes events such as skijoring.
New Calgary planning document for land use, mobility decisions delayed into 2026
The Calgary Plan is the consolidation of two major city documents, the Municipal Development Plan and the Calgary Transportation Plan.
Cretaceous period discovery gives insight into prehistoric life in Alberta
Fossil evidence discovered in southern Alberta suggests a crocodile-like creature bit a flying reptile 76 million years ago, according to a new study published Thursday in the Journal of Paleontology.
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo names new president and CEO
The Calgary Zoo says Kyle Burks has more than 20 years of management, wildlife conservation and animal care experience. He has held leadership positions at the Sacramento Zoo, Denver Zoo and The Walt Disney Company.
High winds down trees in Calgary and area
Calgary resident Jamie Alexander, who lives in the southeast community of Manchester, says two trees on her property had fallen, while Cochrane's 'beloved' Grandfather Tree was knocked down by the overnight storm.
Food banks were never supposed to be permanent, CEO says
Matt Noble, executive director of the "Put Food Banks Out Of Business" campaign, says the existence of food banks creates the perception that food insecurity in the country is being taken care of, when in reality, things are getting worse.
Flu cases on the rise in Alberta, while immunization uptake remains low
Provincial data shows more than 3,000 recorded cases of the flu across the province during the 2024-2025 flu season.
Alberta sending 40 wildland firefighters early next week to help with L.A. wildfires
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen said in a post on X Saturday that he has spoken directly to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services to assure them that Alberta is prepared to support the state in its ongoing firefighting efforts.
Short-term visitors to the U.K. now need £10 electronic travel authorization
Those visiting the United Kingdom for more than six months will need to apply for a visa instead, the country's government says.