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MLA Dale Nally announces natural gas plan

MLA Dale Nally announces natural gas plan

The strategy aims to make Alberta a "post-pandemic powerhouse for responsible energy production"
Alberta diploma exams optional due to COVID-19

Alberta diploma exams optional due to COVID-19

Students will be given a choice to either write exam or finish with final grades
Local Muslims celebrate Islamic heritage during October

Local Muslims celebrate Islamic heritage during October

October is Islamic Heritage Month, and Airdrie Muslim’s hope to spend the month reaching out to their neighbours and teaching them about their religion. “Islamic Heritage Month gives all Canadians the opportunity to understand what Islam is all about,”
‘She mattered’: Family of homicide victim speaks after preliminary hearing for one of 10 charged

‘She mattered’: Family of homicide victim speaks after preliminary hearing for one of 10 charged

The two Laverdiere sisters said they were disgusted that Nicole Cook, before she was arrested for murder, feigned concern for Tiki on Facebook
Pandemic exposes need for basic-income program, expert says

Pandemic exposes need for basic-income program, expert says

The University of Manitoba professor lays out her pandemic-related analysis
Happy with the Alberta government?

Happy with the Alberta government?

Issues affecting the Premier's popularity are many, says political columnist Mark Lisac.
Residents vow to continue fight against SR1 during information session

Residents vow to continue fight against SR1 during information session

“Giving up on this SR1 now would continue to expose the region to flooding for at least eight or nine, or 10 years,” said Minister of Transportation Ric McIver. “It’s been seven years without flood mitigation. We cannot afford to go another seven years.”
Rich get richer, poor poorer: Report says pandemic intensified economic disparities

Rich get richer, poor poorer: Report says pandemic intensified economic disparities

TORONTO — A pair of new reports say Canada is undergoing a "K-shaped recovery," with working-class Canadians going deeper into debt while those at the top prosper.
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts

Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts

Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last?

How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last?

How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last? It depends. Most coronavirus patients have mild to moderate illness and recover quickly. Older, sicker patients tend to take longer to recover.
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