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Calgary details next steps to improve water distribution system

Calgary details next steps to improve water distribution system

As a result of Calgary's feeder main investigation, some initial steps being taken include monitoring and looking into how to build redundancy of its water distribution system.
Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying striking employees off as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.
Man gets jail time for swinging ice scraper at Northern Alberta church

Man gets jail time for swinging ice scraper at Northern Alberta church

A 46-year-old man was sentenced to a short stint behind bars after causing a scene at a local church earlier this year.
Analysts question Alberta’s car insurance changes

Analysts question Alberta’s car insurance changes

Higher costs and uncertain savings in new plan for Alberta drivers, says NDP MLA.
Deadline looms for Alberta health clinic grants

Deadline looms for Alberta health clinic grants

Friday is the deadline for expressions of interest in two grant programs aimed at improving primary health care in rural Alberta.
Novel written about WW2 War Bride now available on Audible

Novel written about WW2 War Bride now available on Audible

Airdrie resident, Rebekah Allen, published her grandmother's book about a Canadian war bride in 2017 and recently recorded it for audible.
Four people injured, one head of cattle dead in Highway 2 crash near Bowden

Four people injured, one head of cattle dead in Highway 2 crash near Bowden

Semi flips over on QEII Highway on Nov. 27 and is then hit by cattle liner; traffic on southbound lanes rerouted all morning
Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report

Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report

A new report analyzes Canada's contribution to a global problem and how the country might help fix it.
Nurse practitioners set up practice in four Northern Alberta towns

Nurse practitioners set up practice in four Northern Alberta towns

Four independent nurse practitioners are now practicing in the Lakeland region, seeing patients in Cold Lake, Two Hills, Vegreville, and Vermilion.
Traffic on Highway 2 being redirected near Bowden

Traffic on Highway 2 being redirected near Bowden

Southbound Highway 2 traffic being redirected as Olds RCMP on scene of collision on Nov. 27
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