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Splash and Dash returning to make waves in Diamond Valley

Splash and Dash returning to make waves in Diamond Valley

The all-ages swim-and-run returns to Diamond Valley on Canada Day for its second year.
Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

The national average gasoline price hit an all-time high — surpassing $2.10 per litre — on June 12 of last year, as the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted global energy markets. 
Christmas in November back in a big way

Christmas in November back in a big way

One of Alberta's favourite holiday-themed events, Jasper's Christmas in November is a memorable and special way to kick off the holiday season.
Trudeau announces child-care infrastructure funding to create more spaces

Trudeau announces child-care infrastructure funding to create more spaces

"We need more child-care spaces so more families can benefit from affordable, high-quality child care."
Champagne maintains Canada's approach to AI is 'ahead of the curve'

Champagne maintains Canada's approach to AI is 'ahead of the curve'

The proposed charter — part of Bill C-27 — is meant to give people more power over their data and ensure their privacy is respected.
New location for County of Barrhead Hutterite Colony

New location for County of Barrhead Hutterite Colony

Municipal planning commission approves second application in a little more than a month for Brethren Colony
Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

The increased number of overdoses shows the illegal supply of drugs in Alberta is highly toxic.
Indigo reports $49.6M full-year loss compared with $3.3M profit a year earlier

Indigo reports $49.6M full-year loss compared with $3.3M profit a year earlier

The retailer says the loss amounted to $1.78 per diluted share for the 52-week period ended April 1 compared with a profit of $3.3 million or 12 cents per diluted share in the same period a year earlier.
Hundreds show support for the painting of 106th Street Pride crosswalk

Hundreds show support for the painting of 106th Street Pride crosswalk

Downtown Westlock took on a festival atmosphere for June 27 event
Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

The federal agency released its quarterly population estimates today, showing Canada continues to grow rapidly.
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