An emergency alert was issued Friday evening for a thunderstorm that potentially produced a tornado in northwest Alberta.

Firefighters responded to reports of an explosion Friday evening at an apartment in the Queen Mary Park neighbourhood.

A couple from Alberta who seemingly disappeared while passing through northern B.C. are safe and accounted for, Mounties said.

Parks Canada says it is monitoring an anthrax outbreak in remote areas of Wood Buffalo National Park.

The University of Alberta has released new guidelines for providing healthier eating options at public events.