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Alberta's Energy minister says oil and gas is not maxed out

Alberta's Energy minister says oil and gas is not maxed out

Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche MLA Brian Jean defends demand for oil and gas after recent comments by Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's minister of Energy and Natural Resources, that the demand for oil and gas resources have peaked.
Six Alberta women hike the Inca Trail in trip of a lifetime

Six Alberta women hike the Inca Trail in trip of a lifetime

A group of woman from Southern Alberta hiked for several days to Machu Picchu, even though some of them had never camped before.
$9 billion in federal overtime over last six years raises questions, says Alberta MP

$9 billion in federal overtime over last six years raises questions, says Alberta MP

In 2023, the government paid more than $1.26 billion in overtime, reflecting a 50 per cent increase over 2017.
Alberta illustrator awarded for children's book

Alberta illustrator awarded for children's book

An Airdrie illustrator drew the pictures for the book Flip Flop Flapjack which won the Children’s & Young Adult Book of the Year Award at the 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards.
How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

Money.ca examines how a reverse mortgage works in Canada and how to decide if it's the right choice for your financial future.
Several Alberta charter school lobbyists have ties to UCP government

Several Alberta charter school lobbyists have ties to UCP government

Several charter school lobbyists hired to communicate with the UCP government and the Alberta Association of Public Charter Schools (TAAPCS) have either held office or worked for the UCP government or the predecessor Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties.
Banff backs out of RCMP Musical Ride in 2025

Banff backs out of RCMP Musical Ride in 2025

“I can really appreciate this is a very Canadiana experience and that it’s a really special event, but in this case, it’s so important that the Town of Banff adheres to our own special events policy and not have special events during the peak season."
Alberta Health Services' snag leads to potential delay of patient referrals

Alberta Health Services' snag leads to potential delay of patient referrals

The Health Quality Council of Alberta is investigating how some medical referrals weren't properly processed, potentially affecting 14,000 patients over the last five years across the province.
VIDEO: RCMP say suspect punched Lac La Biche officer before being spun to the ground

VIDEO: RCMP say suspect punched Lac La Biche officer before being spun to the ground

RCMP say they are reviewing arrest of Lac La Biche man who punched Mountie, mom says more needs to happen
Second-degree murder charge laid in shooting death on Frog Lake First Nation

Second-degree murder charge laid in shooting death on Frog Lake First Nation

One man is dead and another man is in custody facing a second-degree murder charge following a shooting on Frog Lake First Nation Oct. 1.
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