A serious crash on Highway 1 near Revelstoke has shut down the road in both directions Saturday. It marked the third closure in four days in the area due to a crash, one of which killed one person Wednesday. READ…
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RCMP appeal to public for information after 2 tourists found dead off northern B.C. highway
Police are asking the public for information as part of an investigation into a double homicide after two tourists were found dead in northern B.C. on Monday morning. The RCMP have identified the victims as Australian citizen Lucas Fowler, 23,…
Okanagan landlords unite to fight tenant and warn others
From cat urine and feces left on the carpet to lies about why rent wasn’t being paid, two Okanagan landlords have banded together to help prevent others from allegedly being duped. “There’s still a little bit of shock about what…
Batches of B.C. oysters recalled over toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for certain Pacific oysters over possible contamination with a marine biotoxin. The regulator said consuming the oysters could lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning. The recall applies only to three specific…
Alberta court stays B.C.’s ‘turn off the taps’ law challenge, says case belongs in Federal Court
The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench has stayed a lawsuit by the B.C. government seeking to challenge Alberta’s so-called “turn off the taps” legislation. The Alberta bill, which would allow the province to cut oil and gas shipments to B.C.,…
Prehistoric fossil stolen from southern Alberta mine
Employees at a southern Alberta mining company were left stunned this week, after a rare ammonite fossil was stolen. Not only does the company want the fossil returned, but they’re also calling on law enforcement for additional help. “When the…
Most previously-issued permits for Trans Mountain pipeline still valid: NEB
The National Energy Board says its decisions and orders regarding the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion issued prior to last summer when a court overturned its approval will remain valid except where circumstances have changed. The decision is in line with…
Bob Layton: Horse sense and the fate of the Rangeland Derby
When I was young, I enjoyed going to the circus and the rodeos. First, it was into the big tent to see the elephants and tigers and other creatures doing tricks. Then it was on to the grandstand to watch…
2019 K-Days festival kicks off with parade through downtown Edmonton
It’s that time of year again. K-Days kicks off Friday with the annual parade through downtown Edmonton. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and runs east along Jasper Avenue from 108 Street to 101 Street, before heading north for a…
Walking midway with beer one of new features at 2019 K-Days festival
With just one new wild ride addition, the K-Days midway will look very similar to how it has in the past. But new alcohol policies mean it may feel a little different for the midway south of the Expo Centre.…