Cochrane

Canmore RCMP are on the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway.

The crash happened in the westbound lanes near the Highway 1A turnoff.

Traffic is being detoured and drivers are being warned to expect major delays.

Mounties say they expect to remain on scene for several hours while the investigation continues.

Cochrane is gearing up for the 57th annual Labour Day Parade tomorrow (Monday, Sept 1). The event is set to bring colourful floats, live entertainment and plenty of community spirit to the downtown core.

Barricades will be in place throughout downtown starting at 8 a.m. Parade-goers are encouraged to arrive early and claim a spot along 1st Street or Railway Street.

The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one.

Here's a look at where the massive procurement project currently stands.

1. Why does Canada need to buy new submarines?

Canada is racing to replace its deteriorating fleet of Victoria-class submarines. The fleet, bought second-hand from the U.K. in 1998, is rapidly aging and are expensive to repair and replace parts.

The federal government needs to amend the Criminal Code so the use of force, including lethal force, is considered reasonable to defend your home and family if someone breaks into it, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday.

Poilievre called a news conference in Brampton, Ont., amid an outcry over assault charges that were laid against an Ontario man who encountered another man who allegedly broke into his apartment while carrying a crossbow. 

The Brother Bicker Band has been bringing their self-described "maple whiskey rock n roll" to Calgary and beyond for the past decade, blending roots, country, folk and southern rock into a sound that is uniquely Canadian.

"We’ve been together about 10 years now," says vocalist and guitarist Jeremy Hrdlicka. "We mostly write our own stuff, but we like to mix in that cross-genre feel. It’s about making music that feels real and connects with people."

Researchers are urging Canada, United States and Mexico to take immediate action to save the monarch butterfly as the migratory insect faces a growing risk of extinction amid habitat loss. 

The iconic butterfly's population has decreased by around 80 per cent in the past two decades, says the paper published in the journal Current Biology, with the loss of breeding habitat cited as the main reason behind the sharp decline.

The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage — and the tone — for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects.

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says politicians will be paying close attention to the resolutions chiefs pass related to the federal major projects legislation. The bill, which passed in June, has seen strong opposition from some First Nations leaders and community members who fear it won't respect their rights.

Farmers are working on bringing in the harvest as the weather cooperates.

Last week's hot, dry weather also brought its share of thunderstorm activity with strong winds and hail which caused some lodging in crops. The Nipawin area had the most rainfall, with 42 mm, followed by the North Battleford and Consul areas with 30 mm and 28 mm, respectively. A number of other areas around the province are also seeing some scattered showers.

Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson has announced an increase in the lending limit on the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP).

Locally owned feeder associations utilize the program for low-interest financing backed by a government guarantee. Through the program feeder associations help livestock producers get financing to buy animals and grow their herds.

Producer, Dustin Lamb says the program played a huge part in his decision to return to the family farm and will be instrumental in keeping it going.

Rocky View County has issued a fire advisory, banning all permit burning due to dry and windy conditions. The county says all outstanding burning and fireworks permits are suspended until further notice.