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Alberta not at emergency level yet in drought watch says Environment official

Alberta Environment has moved to Stage 4 of 5 possible stages but has not yet declared an Emergency under the Water Act.

Apr 1, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

The report comes ahead of a looming fall deadline the federal government set for itself to plan a phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.

Mar 31, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Alberta law enforcement trainees learn to work after getting pepper sprayed

What does it look like to get pepper-sprayed?

Mar 31, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Southern Alberta town comes up short in Kraft Hockeyville bid

Despite their best efforts, Cochrane did not secure the title of Kraft Hockeyville, but congratulates Elliot Lake on their win.

Mar 31, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

‘It’s not every day you turn 104’

Albertan Olga Luchka’s milestone birthday day a cause for celebration

Mar 31, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Life in Sask Pen 'nasty, brutish and short,' says judge

A fight broke out between members of the same street gang on a maximum security unit, court heard.

Mar 31, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

April Fools' Day: The roots of our silliest holiday

Stacker sifted through hoaxes, pranks, and misconceptions to find the real origins of April Fools' Day, using research and historical documents.

Mar 31, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Alberta hockey player, Ty Mueller, signs with Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks announced they had signed former Cochrane resident and former Airdrie Xtreme player Ty Mueller to a a three-year entry level NHL deal this week.

Mar 31, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Alberta Broadway star teaches Masterclass in Airdrie

Associate music director of the touring Broadway production, Beetlejuice was in Airdrie teaching kids how to follow in her footsteps.

Mar 30, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Financial stress is adding to mental health challenges

Inflation is affecting mental health, but help is available for Albertans

Mar 30, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >