Alberta Culture, Events & Local Life

Edmonton Lightning Strike Blasts Crater Into Sidewalk, University of Alberta to Study Damaged Slab

A lightning strike during a north Edmonton storm punched a 50-centimetre crater into a sidewalk near 129 Avenue and 129 Street, charred a nearby fire hydrant, and left neighbours posting joke signs around the hole. Now the City says the damaged slab won't be thrown out, it's headed to University of Alberta researchers.

Eleven days into the search for Parker Wells, the Amber Alert has expired, and his family is asking Calgarians not to ease off, stressing the expiry is routine and the search is as urgent as ever. Premier Danielle Smith now says the province will look this fall at letting police issue alerts for missing vulnerable children.

Banff Hikers Charged After Viral Grizzly Bear Video: Off-Leash Dog Could Cost Them Up to $25,000

Parks Canada has charged two hikers after a viral video showed their off-leash dog and a grizzly bear on Banff's Taylor Lake trail. The charge, for failing to leash the dog, can carry a fine up to $25,000. The bear is No. 142, a known breeding female who lost a cub to a train in May, and she showed no aggression through the entire encounter.

Calgary Is Getting a Live Movie Musical Dinner Experience Tonight — And It's Nothing Like a Broadway Show

Calgary, AB If you've ever wanted to belt out songs from The Greatest Showman over a plate of slow-smoked Alberta brisket, tonight is your night.