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Calgary man lands in B.C. hospital after falling from two-storey balcony at Airbnb

Lawrence Pickrem thought he’d be celebrating a weekend away with friends in Vernon, B.C., but two hours into the trip on Friday it changed dramatically.

Lawrence Pickrem and his friend leaned on the railing at a B.C. Airbnb when it gave way and they fell two storeys. (Supplied)

Calgary senior's disappearance enters fourth day

The search for a missing 82-year-old Calgary woman has entered its fourth day and police are concerned for her safety.

Thuan Nguyen, 82, was last seen Aug. 14 leaving her home in Penbrooke Meadows. (supplied)

Provincial police proposal brings about quarrel and questions

Alberta's Official Opposition would see the United Conservative Party's pitch for a provincial police force cuffed and locked away.

UNESCO team in Alberta to judge if Wood Buffalo Park should go on endangered list

A United Nations body that monitors some of the world's greatest natural glories is in Canada again to assess government responses to ongoing threats to the country's largest national park, including plans to release treated oilsands tailings into its watershed.

Banff passenger rail project still working on provincial and environmental support

An ambitious proposal to bring daily rail service between Calgary and Banff is waiting on provincial dollars to secure the next step in making it a reality.

Proposed provincial policing plan would bolster Alberta’s rural, remote detachments

An Alberta Provincial Police Service would see sworn officers currently working in administrative positions at larger detachments redeployed to front-line roles in smaller communities, according to a proposed plan released Tuesday.

As the Canadian Elite Basketball League season wraps up, report says Calgary to get franchise in 2023

Word in the Twitterverse is that Calgary is getting a pro basketball team.

'Needed a rebound year': Alberta farmers say extreme heat nowhere near as bad as 2021 heat dome

Farmers in the province say while the heat warning over much of southern Alberta is concerning, it’s nowhere near as bad as last summer's heat dome.

Inflation dips, but experts wary of celebrating just yet

While Canada and Alberta's inflation rates have dropped from a record-high peak seen in June, not all consumer prices are falling with it.

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Intelligence memo flagged possible 'violent revenge' after Ottawa protest shutdown

Newly disclosed documents show federal intelligence officials warned decision-makers that the police dispersal of 'Freedom Convoy' protesters in Ottawa last winter could prompt an 'opportunistic attack' against a politician or symbol of government.

Police officers keep an eye on protest trucks, Feb. 17, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Majority of Canadians say sexual misconduct is a big issue in youth hockey: survey

Amid allegations of sexual assaults involving members of past Canadian men’s world junior hockey teams, Canadians say sexual misconduct remains a concerning issue within the sport’s culture.

Increased loneliness, isolation a side effect of inflation for Canadian seniors

Canadian seniors are being forced to make tough choices, cutting out frills and nice-to-haves in the face of near 40-year-high inflation rates. But older adults also face a unique, less-talked-about challenge — the increased social isolation that experts say often occurs as a result of high inflation.

Trump's angry words spur warnings of real violence: officials

A growing number of ardent Donald Trump supporters seem ready to strike back against the FBI or others who they believe go too far in investigating the former U.S. president.

Crimea 'sabotage' highlights Russia's woes in Ukraine war

A spate of explosions and a fire that was still burning Wednesday have turned Russian-annexed Crimea from a secure base for the further invasion of Ukraine into the latest flashpoint highlighting Moscow's challenges ahead in a war that is nearing the half-year mark.

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Opioid crisis: Harm reduction advocate's plea for reform

Harm reduction advocate Guy Felicella delivered a passionate call for reform and substantive change at a press conference on Canada's toxic opioid supply.