Firefighters battle large building fire near Balzac

Crews battle large fire that broke out just before 9:30 p.m. Friday night near Balzac

Several fire departments from the surrounding Calgary area are on scene of a large building fire northeast of CrossIron Mills.

Police standoff in South Calgary ends without incident, suspect in custody

CPS tactical unit members in South Calgary during Wednesday's standoff

A large police presence including members of the tactical unit surrounded a residence in the community of South Calgary for more than six hours Wednesday.

Human remains found near Waiparous identified as Calgary man

Remains found near Waiparous have been identified as Jeremy Boisseau, 29, of Calgary.

Human remains that were found in the Waiparous area last fall have been identified as that of a Calgary man and police are treating his death as a homicide.

Alberta’s 2019 election underway as Premier Notley drops the writ

An Alberta election that some political pundits have said could be one for the ages will be held in 28 days, on Tuesday, April 16.

“It is time for an election,” NDP Leader Rachel Notley exclaimed at an event in Calgary, where she dropped the writ on Tuesday morning.

Rates of colon cancer have doubled among young people, and doctors still don’t know why

Early detection is key, experts say, in treating colon and rectal cancers.

While rates of colorectal cancer are down in adults over 55, a recent study found that more young people are now being diagnosed with the disease.

Car nearly buried in avalanche that closed Highway 1

A driver was nearly swept away by an avalanche near Revelstoke on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Denise Kinney-Bodenham)

A driver managed to escape being seriously injured when a natural avalanche partially buried his car near Revelstoke on Sunday.

Province announces major upgrades to improve travel on Deerfoot Trail

The province is committing $478M to improve Deerfoot Trail, the busiest stretch of highway in Alberta.

The government has released details of a big plan to help ease congestion on Alberta’s busiest highway.

Alleged Calgary gang leader turns himself in to authorities

Nicholas Chan was charged with the first-degree murder of Kevin Anaya who was gunned down in 2008.

Accused Calgary gang leader Nick Chan turned himself in on Wednesday afternoon after he was ordered to do so by an Alberta court.

Pedestrian struck south of intersection of Macleod Trail and Southland Drive

Damage to the front end of a vehicle following a collision with a pedestrian Tuesday night near the intersection of Macleod Trail and Southland Drive South.

The southbound lanes of  Macleod Trail have been closed to traffic south of Southland Drive after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

Southwest school warns parents after student allegedly approached by man in girls' washroom

Police were called to St. Cyril School in Cedarbrae on March 4, 2019 after a Grade 4 student was allegedly approached by an unknown man in a washroom

The principal of an elementary/junior high school in the southwest neighbourhood of Cedarbrae issued a letter to parents and guardians after a Grade 4 student allegedly encountered an unknown man in the girls' washroom.

Canada Olympic Park’s sliding track closes for the season, future unclear

WinSport says it is still in talks with the government about how it could keep the facility's track open. The refrigeration system, which is 30 years old, needs to be replaced.

It was the last day lugers had to race on the track at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park this season, but there are doubts about whether there will ever be another season there.