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'Cultivate our roots': Pope holds giant public mass in Edmonton football stadium

'Cultivate our roots': Pope holds giant public mass in Edmonton football stadium

Pope Francis spoke about the importance of grandparents and the elderly as thousands gathered for a public mass at Edmonton's football stadium Tuesday.
UCP leadership candidates share visions for Alberta

UCP leadership candidates share visions for Alberta

Five of the UCP leadership candidates shared their platforms Friday at a forum in Northern Alberta.
Climate risks targeted with new $3.5 billion agriculture package

Climate risks targeted with new $3.5 billion agriculture package

Federal-provincial programs will emphasize resilience, reduced risk in agriculture.
Grizzly bear movements impacted by rec trails in MD of Bighorn

Grizzly bear movements impacted by rec trails in MD of Bighorn

“The Bow Valley is one of the most important areas for grizzly bears in the Y2Y region. If we fracture grizzly bear movement in this region, we hurt that chain. Helping grizzlies move through here is important.”
Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader

Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader

Stephen Harper says the contest to lead the federal Conservative party is filled with candidates, but one stands out. 
Alberta man sues Revelstoke Mountain Resort over 2020 mountain bike crash

Alberta man sues Revelstoke Mountain Resort over 2020 mountain bike crash

An Alberta correctional officer is suing Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Giant Bicycles after he crashed his bike at the resort in the summer of 2020.
Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring, curbs some supply of condiment

Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring, curbs some supply of condiment

A mustard seed shortage could mean less selection of the condiment on grocery store shelves.
Ground penetrating radar search set to take place in August at Blue Quills university site

Ground penetrating radar search set to take place in August at Blue Quills university site

A team of researchers and graduate students from the University of Alberta will be conducting a search for unmarked graves at the UnBQ site, which was once a residential school. Results from the search will not be available for several months.
Pope apologizes for 'catastrophic' school abuses in Canada

Pope apologizes for 'catastrophic' school abuses in Canada

Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of Indigenous residential schools.
VIDEO: Top Gun fantasy falls to earth in Springbank

VIDEO: Top Gun fantasy falls to earth in Springbank

Reporter shares video from weekend fly-along with stunt pilot.
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