The Town of Fort Macleod is celebrating 150 years of history with a long list of free barbecues and other events. The town sprang up around a fort built on the Old Man River to stop the American whisky trade a key moment in the settlement of southern Alberta.

In preparation for its grand reopening, Glenbow Museum curators are working with three local communities to increase the diversity of what's on display. Exhibits on Ethiopia, Mexico and Indonesia will surface rarely-seen artifacts kept in storage for years.

Calgary Transit security is spending $15 million to increase safety on transit and say they're already noticing a difference. CBC News spoke with transit riders to get their perspective.

A new study suggests a lack of confidence in Calgary's homeless shelter system is what's actually behind the social disorder on trains and buses. Fears of rape, assault, disease and theft led to people choosing to sleeping rough and riding the rails rather than seeking help.

The Bassano Arts Council is celebrating its 40th anniversary and two sold-out seasons in a row. Like many Alberta arts promoters, the council is finding success by expanding the concert experience, making them social occasions.