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Police have identified the remains of a Calgary man who disappeared 2 1/2 years ago and are investigating his death as a homicide.

The remains were discovered in May 2024 at an undisclosed location outside Calgary.

Robert Stanley Mainland was last seen in January 2023 at a 7-Eleven convenience store.

He was 65 at the time of his disappearance and had lived in the same northeast Calgary neighbourhood for over 40 years.

Police say they believe Mainland was the victim of foul play.

Michael Simpson has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Didsbury and will take up the role on Sept. 15.

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Alberta Parks has issued several active bear warnings and two area closures in Kananaskis Country ahead of the weekend due to grizzly bears feeding on berries or a carcass.

A bear warning was issued August 6 for Mount Shark Road and Smith-Dorrien Trail (Highway 742) between Mount Shark Road and Sparrowhawk Day Use Area. Grizzly bears are feeding on abundant berries in the area. The advisory states there was a close encounter with a cyclist, during which bear spray was deployed.

Affected areas:

• Mount Shark Road

There are so many great opportunities to check out Airdrie’s summer events, all while scanning to enter for our Ram Everyday Adventure giveaway. Check out the following events to see the awesome events Airdrie has to offer and where to scan to win the Ram 1500! 

Pioneer Acres Annual Show

When: Friday, August 8-10th

Where: 263178 Twp 274 Rd, Irricana AB

The Town of Olds says the severity of crime in the community dropped by 20 per cent in 2024, citing new figures from the RCMP based on Statistics Canada’s Crime Severity Index.

Two farms in Rocky View County will take part in Alberta Open Farm Days this month, offering tours and hands-on experiences for visitors on Aug. 16 and 17.

Souto Farms, located in north Rocky View County, will open its store, warehouse, apple chip factory and garden to the public. Activities include food trucks, bouncy castles, a straw maze, a petting zoo, and yard games.

“Whether you’re a long-time customer, or this is your first time at Souto Farms, come join us for a day on the farm,” the farm stated.

More than 50,000 calls have been made to Alberta’s EMS-811 Shared Response Line since it launched two years ago, Alberta Health Services said Wednesday.

The provincewide service follows formal criteria to assess emergency calls, redirecting some 9-1-1 callers to Health Link 811 registered nurses when an ambulance is not dispatched. Alberta Health Services says the program helps keep ambulances available for life-threatening emergencies.

AltaLink will pay $164,850 for access to land in Rocky View County, after Alberta’s Land and Property Rights Tribunal adopted a settlement between the utility and a private landowner.

In a decision dated July 22, the tribunal approved a one-year payment to 1250895 Alberta Ltd., along with $3,500 in damages, for access to a portion of land at NE 22-24-3-W5M.

Annual payments of $3,073 will begin in July 2025 and continue for as long as the right-of-entry order remains in effect.

The excitement for the opening of Inspire is ramping up as it is only a couple of months away.

Jamie Moorhouse, the donor engagement champion for the library, expressed just how excited the library is for their new space.

"It is hard to put into words how excited we are about what's happening over at Inspire." 

He explained that so far, the building is everything they could have hoped for.

"We cannot wait to get our books and resources moved over there and open the doors to the public."

Airdrie RCMP is asking everyone to enjoy their summer and long weekend activities safely.

"Do not get behind the wheel if you have been drinking or consumed drugs," shared the RCMP.

Below are some tips the RCMP provided to have a fun but safe summer.