http://ca.news.yahoo.com/localnews/8465/Banff+AB Yahoo! Canada Local News - Banff, AB Enmax's C.E.O is calling for a public inquiry after alleging the Province held secret meetings with power companies on billions of dollars worth of transmission lines. Gary Holden says Alberta government officials told him they would build any infrastructure he wanted, with taxpayer dollars, without establishing they were necessary. Holden said he walked away from the offer because it "put Enmax ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174135 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:36:34 +0000 Calgary police have charged a minor-league hockey coach with a number of sex offences involving a 15-year-old female player. 33-year-old Michael Bourgeois faces five charges, including sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual counselling of a youth by a person in authority. A three week investigation was launched when the girl's parents complained. The alleged incidents took place away ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174134 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:36:25 +0000 Nigel Dawes and Olli Jokinen scored second-period goals, and Miikka Kiprusoff stayed hot in net as the Calgary Flames celebrated their long-awaited return to the Saddledome with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Wednesday night. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/sp-nhl-thrashers-flames.html?ref=rss Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:29:59 +0000 Premier Ed Stelmach is calling allegations of secret deals with power companies "a bunch of crap." http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/calgary-enmax-alberta-power-electricity-deal-bill50.html?ref=rss Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:59:59 +0000 Fort McMurray has become the first municipality in Alberta to ban both plastic and paper shopping bags. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/edmonton-fort-mcmurray-plastic.html?ref=rss Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:45:09 +0000 Plans to move patients out of Alberta Hospital Edmonton are being delayed until after a report is submitted next February, the co-chair of a committee set up to oversee changes at the hospital said Wednesday. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/edmonton-alberta-hospital-report-delay.html?ref=rss Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:44:59 +0000 Nelson City Council is concerned about the six LPNs being laid off at the Kootenay Lake Hospital. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/78919357.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:16:28 +0000 Three occupants were able to safely escape an early morning fire in their home on Nov. 9. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/78919427.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:16:19 +0000 People are going to keep hens in Nelson even if a bylaw is not developed to allow it, according to one resident that kept hens on her property last summer. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/78919472.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:16:08 +0000 There’s no doubt that the flashy mural spray painted on the side garage door of Boomtown Sports doesn’t follow the heritage colour scheme of downtown. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/78919552.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:15:58 +0000 The City of Nelson had a busy night at council on Dec. 7 considering what it should do (or consider doing) with its limited land to best develop the city. Here are some projects council decided were a good use of its land: http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/78919622.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:15:48 +0000 The Governor General condemned the killing of an activist opposed to a Canadian mine during the last day of her state visit to Mexico. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/jean-condemns-mexican-activist-killing.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:30:09 +0000 The time has come for a little more control on Cochrane's roadways. Town council decided during budget deliberations to fund the construction of traffic lights at the intersection of Griffin Road and Fifth Avenue.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214174 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:25:10 +0000 A Morley family is seeking refuge in Calgary after overcrowded housing forced them to move off the Stoney Nakoda reserve.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214173 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:25:00 +0000 After two days of deliberations, Cochrane town council has decided to raise municipal property taxes by 4.25 per cent. In the draft budget documents created by Town staff, the Town of Cochrane was looking at a 4.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214172 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:24:50 +0000 For those who only moved into Cochrane during the past few years, it's difficult to imagine Cochrane as a sleepy prairie town where a herd of cattle in what is now Glenbow serenaded citizens to sleep. But for the bulk of its history, that is exactly what Cochrane was.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214169 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:24:40 +0000 Rocky View trustees decided to keep portables at Cochrane High rather than move them to Prince of Peace School. Instead, Chestermere High School has been asked to give up two 15-year-old portables to Prince of Peace, a Lutheran school just east of Calgary.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214160 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:24:30 +0000 An investigation into a plane crash in Alberta that killed five people concludes a similar crash could happen again. The Transportation Safety Board found that the single-engine Piper aircraft was overloaded, the pilot lacked refresher training and the aircraft's gyroscope failed due to lack of maintenance. The board suggests that a similar combination of errors would make it difficult for a ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174073 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:21:19 +0000 Amanda Lindhout is back in Alberta. But at this point, she and her family have no plans to speak to the media, and are requesting privacy. A family spokesperson says Lindhout and her parents arrived back Wednesday. The journalist from Sylvan Lake spent more than a year in captivity after being kidnapped in Somalia in August 2008. She was freed last month, along with Australian photographer Nigel ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174062 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:06:19 +0000 After seven years of gridlock and headaches, the city is nearing completion on the 16th Avenue north corridor. 16th Avenue has been an area to avoid since the city started construction work in 2002, but now all six lanes of traffic are wide open. Jennifer de Vries, with the city's Transportation and Infrastructure Department, says businesses along 16th Avenue have had a lot to put up with over ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174035 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:36:49 +0000 A man charged with sexually assaulting and robbing an elderly woman has been deemed fit to stand trial. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78865837&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FLocal_briefs_-_December_9_2009_78865837.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:07:07 +0000 Solid partnerships and a keen eye to the future are the tools that win national recognition for a small and highly specialized school, says the president of Olds College. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78866342&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FCollege_takes_the_reins_78866342.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:08:13 +0000 Lacombe homeowners will see their property tax bills rise 2.5 per cent next year. Lacombe town council approved the increase on Monday during its deliberation of the 2010 budget, said Michael Minchin, corporate services director. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78864892&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FProperty_tax_bills_rising_in_Lacombe_78864892.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:07:53 +0000 Most Red Deer County ratepayers can expect little or no property tax increases on next year’s bills. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78864807&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FRed_Deer_County_budget_keeps_costs_in_line_78864807.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:07:43 +0000 A fridge magnet giving phone numbers for various crime prevention agencies is being pondered by a new city committee. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78864097&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FCommittee_drawn_to_fridge_magnet_78864097.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:08:23 +0000 CALGARY - A high-risk sex offender has been arrested in Abbotsford, B.C. at a shelter. Calgary police said Dean Robert Zimmerman, 44, was arrested after someone in the shelter recognized him and called police. He was staying there under the name Robert Armstrong. http://www.chtv.com/ch/chcanews/story.html?id=2317272 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:30:12 +0000 EDMONTON - The Arctic cold front gripping the province forced Albertans to use a record amount of electricity Monday night. The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) reported a peak of 10,046 megawatt hours was reached at 6 p.m., followed by three more hours of record-breaking demand. http://www.chtv.com/ch/chcanews/story.html?id=2317239 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:00:23 +0000 EDMONTON - Here's an early Christmas present for fans of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. The Band's drummer/vocalist Levon Helm, Alberta cowboy Ian Tyson and Tex-Mex duo Calexico are some of the acts confirmed for next Aug. 5 to 8. http://www.chtv.com/ch/chcanews/story.html?id=2317235 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:00:12 +0000 EDMONTON - Glenn Howard remained the only unbeaten men's rink after three draws of the Canadian Olympic qualifying tournament. The Ontario foursome continued their impressive, consistent play on Tuesday to score a 6-4 win over Jason Gunnlaugson of Beausejour, Man. http://www.chtv.com/ch/chcanews/story.html?id=2317049 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:15:22 +0000 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:36:34 +0000