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Crash on Calgary ring road kills 35-year-old motorcyclist Thursday

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Darlene Casten

Article contentA 35-year-old man has died from his injuries following a crash between a truck pulling a trailer and a motorcycle Thursday in Calgary’s northwest.
Canada Strong Pass discounts: List of places in Alberta you can visit

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Darlene Casten

Advertisement 1Just show up to national parks in Alberta for free entry starting June 20Article contentA staycation or weekend getaway is looking more attractive this summer with the federal government announcing free entry to all of Alberta’s national parks as part of the Canada Strong Pass.
Canada Strong Pass: Where can you visit in Alberta?

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Darlene Casten

Canada Strong Pass: Where can you visit in Alberta? Visitors cross a pedestrian bridge over the Bow River in Banff with Cascade Mountain in the background on Wednesday May 21, 2025. A staycation or weekend getaway is looking more attractive this summer with the federal government announcing free entry to all of Alberta’s national parks as part of the Canada Strong Pass.
Canada Strong Pass: Where can you visit in Alberta?

1 week ago | winnipegsun.com | Darlene Casten

Just show up to national parks in Alberta for free entry starting June 20Published Jun 18, 2025 • Last updated 2 days ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Visitors cross a pedestrian bridge over the Bow River in Banff with Cascade Mountain in the background on Wednesday May 21, 2025.
Airdrie woman killed in head on collision with semi truck near Drumheller Saturday

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Darlene Casten

Advertisement 1Passersby tried to save woman trapped in burning pick up truckArticle contentA woman from Airdrie died Saturday after her pickup truck collided with a semi on a rural highway east of Drumheller. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentA passersby tried to save the woman, who was trappped inside her pickup truck, which caught fire.
Calgary Police shot man who had 3D printed gun says ASIRT

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Darlene Casten

Advertisement 1No more details will be released as ASIRT continues investigationArticle contentMore details about a June 6 police shooting, including the discovery of a 3D printed gun on the person who was shot, were released by the Alberta’s police watchdog agency Thursday, while two people involved in the incident have criminal charges. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentThe timeline of events starting just after midnight are laid out by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team.
Wildfire live updates: Blueberry Mountain evacuation order expanded | MD of Greenview lifts evacuation order

2 weeks ago | calgarysun.com | Mackenzie Rhode |Darlene Casten

Advertisement 1An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentRain overnight in Calgary did little to clear the wildfire smoke affecting the city, leading to an air quality warning early Thursday morning.
RCMP musical ride performing at Calgary Stampede and across Alberta this summer

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Darlene Casten

Advertisement 1The musical ride has 21 stops scheduled across Alberta this summerArticle contentA Canadian institution will be performing at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentThe RCMP announced the musical ride will be at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth for nine of the event’s 10-day run. Performances will be on July 4 to 6 and 8 to 13, the Mounties announced Tuesday.
Wildfire live updates: Calgary air quality poor due to smoke | Blueberry Mountain fire evacuation order and alerts updated | Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees facing delays in aid

2 weeks ago | calgarysun.com | Sponsored SponsoredShop NowUndo |Mackenzie Rhode |Darlene Casten

Advertisement 1An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentStronger shifting winds are expected in much of northern Alberta this week, posing a concern for firefighting efforts and re-entry plans for evacuated communities, according to Alberta Forestry.
RCMP musical ride performing at Calgary Stampede and across Alberta this summer

2 weeks ago | calgarysun.com | Darlene Casten

The musical ride has 21 stops scheduled across Alberta this summer • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentA Canadian institution will be performing at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. The RCMP announced the musical ride will be at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth for nine of the event’s 10-day run. Performances will be on July 4 to 6 and 8 to 13, the Mounties announced Tuesday.