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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
Rogers strikes $2.85-billion deal to sell Freedom Mobile to Quebecor

Rogers strikes $2.85-billion deal to sell Freedom Mobile to Quebecor

Rogers Communications Inc. will sell Freedom Mobile Inc. to Quebecor Inc. for $2.85 billion in a deal it hopes will appease federal regulators opposed to its proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.
The majority of Canadians plan to travel this summer. Here's where they want to go

The majority of Canadians plan to travel this summer. Here's where they want to go

Survey shows favourite destinations as Canadians get back to travel planning.
Bring back a seniors advocate, groups urge UCP government

Bring back a seniors advocate, groups urge UCP government

Public Interest Alberta and Friends of Medicare recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by calling for independent seniors advocate.
Horses bring joy to Taber Hospital

Horses bring joy to Taber Hospital

Therapy horses were brought to the Taber Hospital Centre for Seniors' Week.
Liberals still mulling delivery of dental care as clock ticks to fulfil pledge to NDP

Liberals still mulling delivery of dental care as clock ticks to fulfil pledge to NDP

The clock is ticking for the government to deliver on its ambitious promise to the New Democrats to deliver a dental care program for low- and middle-income uninsured kids by the end of the year, while cost estimates have nearly doubled.
Ontario driver faces charges after fatal ambulance-snow plow collision

Ontario driver faces charges after fatal ambulance-snow plow collision

Charges have been laid against driver involved in a collision between an ambulance and a snowplow in Ontario that resulted in the death of the ambulance's passenger.
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