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Canada beats Jamaica, officially qualifies for World Cup 2022

Canada beats Jamaica, officially qualifies for World Cup 2022

Team Canada's mens team is going to the World Cup!
Alberta sets sights on cryptocurrency 'Wild West,' aims to attract maverick companies

Alberta sets sights on cryptocurrency 'Wild West,' aims to attract maverick companies

Cryptocurrency has been described by some observers as a "Wild West," so it's no surprise that of all Canadian provinces, Alberta is the one that has set its sights on becoming a North American hub for the maverick industry.
Permanent repairs to fix flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway are coming

Permanent repairs to fix flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway are coming

The Coquihalla Highway will experience some traffic disruptions this summer while the Province proceeds with putting permanent fixes in place where the roadway was damaged by extensive flooding last November
Three-day polling day being looked at by Liberals

Three-day polling day being looked at by Liberals

Three days of voting is being looked at as part of the Liberal-NDP confidence and supply agreement. The announcement has caught Elections Canada off guard.
Further service disruptions at Barrhead Healthcare Centre

Further service disruptions at Barrhead Healthcare Centre

No on-site physician coverage in emergency department from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30
Family continues to seek answers following burial of young Lac La Biche woman

Family continues to seek answers following burial of young Lac La Biche woman

A Northern Indigenous family still seeking answers in their daughter's death. Police say the 21-year-old died of a drug overdose, but the investigation is ongoing. The family said they haven't seen her body since she passed away March 10.
Unpaid oil and gas property taxes continue to climb

Unpaid oil and gas property taxes continue to climb

Since 2021, there has been a 3.3-per-cent increase in the overall amount of unpaid oil and gas taxes to Alberta municipalities despite rising oil prices.
Social media fundraiser for displaced Ukrainians will be held by Canadians and Europeans

Social media fundraiser for displaced Ukrainians will be held by Canadians and Europeans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is inviting musicians, actors, athletes, business leaders, politicians and anybody else so inclined to take part in a large-scale social media rally to help his besieged country.
Add some spice to your life: grow an herb garden

Add some spice to your life: grow an herb garden

Learn how to grow herbs in a colder climate, deal with plant pests and preserve your herbs for use throughout the year.
Kenney unapologetic for calling party opponents 'lunatics,' comparing them to bugs

Kenney unapologetic for calling party opponents 'lunatics,' comparing them to bugs

Weeks away from a leadership review Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won’t apologize for leaked comments in which he compares political opponents in the UCP to insects and calls them lunatics.
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