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Province adding 1 million hours of home care for Albertans

Province adding 1 million hours of home care for Albertans

New approaches to keep seniors living in their own homes for longer, welcomed by Alberta communities.
Police looking for man wanted in Alberta and Newfoundland after he fled from officers

Police looking for man wanted in Alberta and Newfoundland after he fled from officers

Police in Newfoundland have issued an arrest warrant for a man also wanted in Alberta for charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Elnora man facing charges into horrific vehicle crash

Elnora man facing charges into horrific vehicle crash

Two young adults were killed north of Trochu Friday in a crash on Highway 21.
"Not protective": Early bodychecking doesn't prevent hockey injuries, study finds

"Not protective": Early bodychecking doesn't prevent hockey injuries, study finds

Introducing young hockey players to bodychecking at an early age doesn't protect them from injury as they move into older, harder-hitting leagues, new research has concluded.
Ottawa launches first phase of Canada Greener Home Loan program

Ottawa launches first phase of Canada Greener Home Loan program

Ottawa has launched the first phase of its plan to offer interest-free loans to Canadians planning upgrades that will have a significant impact in reducing their home’s environmental footprint.
Fuel prices threatening school bus operators

Fuel prices threatening school bus operators

"I’m just hoping and praying that we get some help,” said Mark Critch, president of the Alberta School Bus Contractor's Association.
Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert

Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert

An economics professor says Edmonton should be happy it was not selected to host games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because the cost would have exceeded the economic benefits.
Airdrie teen wins national Toyota Dream Car Art contest

Airdrie teen wins national Toyota Dream Car Art contest

After winning Canada's 2022 Toyota Dream Car Art contest, Joseph Lee's art project and car design moves on to the global Toyota competition with a chance to win a prize valued at $15,000 USD.
Brian Jean makes Premier run official

Brian Jean makes Premier run official

Brian Jean hopes residents want a rural-minded leader with global goals as UCP leadership race kicks of with eight candidates.
PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley
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