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The RCMP are investigating a fire that destroyed the Janvier Church Friday night. Officers said flames had engulfed the church by the time they arrived at the scene, around 10:30 p.m. The RCMP said people in the area saw a silver sedan drive away from the church shortly before the …
Read More »‘It’s a human right’: Ponoka, Alta. bakery told to remove Pride flag from window
A bakery owner in Ponoka, Alta. says a Pride flag in her store window has become the cause of conflict between her and her landlords. If she wants to keep her Pride flag up, she may have to do so at a new store. Sarah Kumar has been baking cakes …
Read More »Man wanted in Manning, Alta. in assault investigation: RCMP – Edmonton
RCMP went to a residence where a wanted man was expected to be Wednesday but the man fled the scene and police are now searching for him. On July 26 at around midnight, RCMP went to a residence in Manning, Alta., to arrest Kyser Steven Yasinski, 23, who RCMP said …
Read More »Leduc, Alta. dog attacks causing concern amongst community – Edmonton
A group of dogs in Leduc, Alta., that have been responsible for several attacks recently are causing concern amongst the community. One of the attack victims was seven-year-old Hudson, who was playing in his front yard in Bridgeport Tuesday when three large dogs ran toward him. One bit him and …
Read More »Police identify remains in Okotoks, Alta. homicide investigation – Calgary
Police continue to investigate a homicide after finding human remains near Highway 552 and intersection 128 Street East near Okotoks, Alta. on Thursday. The body was identified as 37-year-old Calgary resident Tara Miller, also known as Tara Mbugua. Police are looking for any information about suspicious sightings in the area …
Read More »International balloon festival returns to High River, Alta.
The windswept prairie east of the Rocky Mountains seems an unlikely spot for a hot-air balloon festival, but the town of High River, Alta., is celebrating the event’s 10th year. More than 20 brightly coloured balloons — including a pink elephant, a black and yellow bee and the purple and …
Read More »Food spoilage, frustration as Jasper, Alta., residents grapple with continued power outages
Joanna Vlahos has worked in Jasper National Park’s L&W restaurant since she was young, her daily routine of cleaning and preparing going nearly uninterrupted for decades. But with the power going in and out for nearly a week, Vlahos has struggled to keep food prepared for the Jasper, Alta., restaurant. “You …
Read More »Power being restored to Jasper, Alta., as weather offers respite in wildfire battle
Officials continue work to restore power to many residents and businesses in Jasper, Alta., as a wildfire continues to burn just north of the town. The wildfire on Chetamon Mountain in Jasper National Park is now estimated to cover an area of 6,150 hectares, Parks Canada said Tuesday morning. The fire, which …
Read More »Renters in Black Diamond, Alta. struggling to make ends meet, report says
About two years ago, developer Peter Sutherland put up a small mixed-use building in the core of Black Diamond, Alta. On the ground floor is a bike shop, a real estate office and a market; above are three apartments. To Sutherland’s surprise, the apartments were snapped up before the building in …
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