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Ski hills open this week in Banff, Kananaskis Country

Ski hills open this week in Banff, Kananaskis Country

Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay all planning to open later this week.
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wakeup call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wakeup call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

Rachel Notley says the pay deal shows the race is on for scarce talent in the health field and that the organizational chaos and anti-science bent of Smith’s government is setting Alberta back.
Nearly 900 litres of gas stolen from Northern Alberta cardlock station

Nearly 900 litres of gas stolen from Northern Alberta cardlock station

RCMP in St. Paul say a blue Dodge truck pulled up to a tank in Mallaig, broke the pump and stole nearly 900 litres of gasoline.
COVID-related charge stayed against host of Easter party

COVID-related charge stayed against host of Easter party

Former Innisfail town councillor Glen Carritt also believes his upcoming assault and mischief case will be resolved before trial.
Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

The federal government is planning a massive increase in the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of seeing 500,000 people arrive each year by 2025.
Suspect returns to Central Alberta tavern and points firearm at staff

Suspect returns to Central Alberta tavern and points firearm at staff

24-year-old man from Red Deer County facing multiple charges, including assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
Alberta family wants answers following workplace fatality

Alberta family wants answers following workplace fatality

Mid-August accident at Trouw Nutrition in Westlock claimed the life of 65-year-old Morinville resident Greg Bucknell.
Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother

Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother

A 28-year-old master corporal with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based out of Edmonton, Byron Greff was the last of 158 Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

The majority of respondents in a Canada-wide survey released Monday said they are using coupons or hunting for sales to cope with increasing food costs.
Company engaging public over wind turbine project in Northern Alberta

Company engaging public over wind turbine project in Northern Alberta

If it receives the go ahead from AUC, construction of the project involving the installation of up to 35 wind turbines could begin in 2024 in the County of St. Paul.
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