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Handmade holiday cards are gifts in themselves; some tips

Handmade holiday cards are gifts in themselves; some tips

Around this time of year, Rose Keiko Higa often finds herself making holiday cards for family and friends.
This Green House: Windows and Doors

This Green House: Windows and Doors

They’re big, leaky holes. Plug them to save money.
Canadians have fewer paid vacation days than other countries, survey shows

Canadians have fewer paid vacation days than other countries, survey shows

In countries like France, employees have 30 days of paid annual leave.
Alberta NDP says premier's rejection of federal authority lays separation groundwork

Alberta NDP says premier's rejection of federal authority lays separation groundwork

EDMONTON — Alberta’s NDP Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith's comments rejecting the legitimacy of the federal government betray her unspoken plan to lay the groundwork for eventual separation.
Rocky View County-based wildlife conservation society sees soaring demand for services

Rocky View County-based wildlife conservation society sees soaring demand for services

“This holiday season, we are asking Albertans to support wildlife in need and include AIWC as part of their Christmas giving in whatever way they can,” read an AIWC press release. “Wildlife needs us, and we need them.”
Longview athlete brings home Maple Leaf Circuit season title

Longview athlete brings home Maple Leaf Circuit season title

Rodeo: Bradi Whiteside earns breakaway roping year-end championship
Mama bear and cubs use dog door to break into B.C. home

Mama bear and cubs use dog door to break into B.C. home

Home security system shows mother bear holding the flap of the pet door open as bear cub puts its head in, then pushing it through.
Apple Music offers a chance to sing with your favorites

Apple Music offers a chance to sing with your favorites

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Music wants to help you and your friends sing along to your favorite songs with a new feature it's rolling out just as people gather for end-of-year parties.
The challenge and stresses of young people choosing a career in a post-pandemic world

The challenge and stresses of young people choosing a career in a post-pandemic world

MONTREAL — Though the winter vacation is fast approaching for students, young people across the country anxious about their post-secondary plans and possible career paths likely won't get a break from worries about the future.
Canada calls for more help to plant two billion trees

Canada calls for more help to plant two billion trees

The federal program has backed tree planting at more than 500 sites across Canada. Now, it's looking to expand contracts in a push to absorb atmospheric carbon, improve health and guard against extreme heat and flooding.
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