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Inmate receives 18-month sentence for assault with weapon

Inmate receives 18-month sentence for assault with weapon

An inmate charged with assault with a weapon stemming from a July 2021 incident at the Drumheller Institution has had an 18-month concurrent sentence handed down.
Kenney to learn fate as party announces results of leadership review vote

Kenney to learn fate as party announces results of leadership review vote

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is to learn today if he still has enough support from his party to stay on as leader.
St. Albert seniors create social media buzz over hockey TikToks

St. Albert seniors create social media buzz over hockey TikToks

TikTok-ing seniors from Northern Alberta are gearing up for the Battle of Alberta.
Tongue pizza, squid ink corn dogs spice up menu for 2022 Calgary Stampede

Tongue pizza, squid ink corn dogs spice up menu for 2022 Calgary Stampede

This summer's Calgary Stampede menu has some strange and spicy twists on traditional favourites.
Over half of young people see racist content online about immigrants, poll suggests

Over half of young people see racist content online about immigrants, poll suggests

Over half of Canadians under age 35 come across racist or prejudiced remarks about immigrants on the internet, a new survey suggests.
Super-Pufft opens $50-million processing facility in Airdrie

Super-Pufft opens $50-million processing facility in Airdrie

A snack maker is opening its first multimillion dollar facility in Alberta.
Hunter's wife testifies she warned husband not to drink and drive the night he died

Hunter's wife testifies she warned husband not to drink and drive the night he died

A hunter's wife has testified she texted her husband not to drink and drive or get in a fight the night he and his uncle were shot to death on a rural Alberta road.
COVID hospitalizations continue to decline

COVID hospitalizations continue to decline

"Overall, the data shows we are getting past the BA.2 wave." ~ Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping, during a May 17 COVID-19 update.
Crash on 881 claims life of semi driver

Crash on 881 claims life of semi driver

Newfoundland man killed in crash on Lac La Biche highway.
Three more elementary school subjects ready for piloting come fall: Province

Three more elementary school subjects ready for piloting come fall: Province

Newurriculum for K-6 science, French first language and literature and French immersion language arts and literature will be ready for Alberta schools to pilot beginning in the upcoming schools if they so choose.