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Medical journal urges streamlined miscarriage care in Canada, more early assessments

Medical journal urges streamlined miscarriage care in Canada, more early assessments

An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says it's time to invest in early pregnancy assessment clinics that can provide proper care during and after a miscarriage, which can have devastating effects.
Almost one ton pumpkin heaviest at Northern Alberta fall fair

Almost one ton pumpkin heaviest at Northern Alberta fall fair

Don Crews of Lloydminster once again won the prize for biggest pumpkin, with one monster specimen weighing in at a whopping 2,137 pounds.
Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Communications Security Establishment: "We strongly caution Canadians to be aware of fraud and scams..."
Improperly disposed of aerosols likely cause of fire at Southern Alberta landfill

Improperly disposed of aerosols likely cause of fire at Southern Alberta landfill

Once crushed by landfill equipment, aerosol containers started to explode and ignite, prompting a response from three fire departments.
Man living in Britain returns to Alberta to look for answers in cousin’s death 65 years ago

Man living in Britain returns to Alberta to look for answers in cousin’s death 65 years ago

Nineteen-year-old Larry Bouvette died in apparent hit-and-run in Fawcett in October 1959 and his cousin travelled thousands of kilometres to try to get more information about what happened.
Five tips for helping a struggling child in school

Five tips for helping a struggling child in school

If you’re concerned about your child’s academic progress, the first step is to document your specific worries
Alberta town asked to rename neighbourhood who's namesake was instrumental in residential school system

Alberta town asked to rename neighbourhood who's namesake was instrumental in residential school system

Bishop Vital Justin Grandin was instrumental in establishing Canada's residential school system and is the namesake for a community in St. Albert, Alberta.
One dead after SUV swerves to miss deer, hits semi on Northern Alberta highway

One dead after SUV swerves to miss deer, hits semi on Northern Alberta highway

The driver of an SUV passed away after colliding with an semi truck on Highway 63, approximately 170 kilometres north of Edmonton Sunday night.
5-year-old girl dies after canoe overturns on Alberta lake: RCMP

5-year-old girl dies after canoe overturns on Alberta lake: RCMP

Mounties in Alberta say a 5-year-old girl is dead after a canoe overturned on a lake west of Edmonton. RCMP say they received a report of a capsized watercraft on Wabamun Lake near the provincial campground just before 3 p.m.
How much over the speed limit can I go before getting a ticket?

How much over the speed limit can I go before getting a ticket?

While it is up to officers’ to decide which drivers to pull over and when to give out tickets, police emphasize that any time you’re speeding, you’re risking a lot more than a ticket
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