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Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta

Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta

University of Alberta researchers recently found evidence of 88 potential unmarked graves near the former school.
Foothills fibre artists showing work at the Leighton

Foothills fibre artists showing work at the Leighton

'Entwined & Entangled' by the Sheep Creek Weavers Guild is showing at the Leighton Art Centre until Aug. 27.
Sustainable jobs act should look at more than just energy jobs, say experts

Sustainable jobs act should look at more than just energy jobs, say experts

A controversial federal bill has the potential to bring renewable energy and agricultural opportunity to rural Alberta, but not everyone is happy with the proposed legislation.
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.
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