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Rapid tests slow to be used as health officials unsure of reliability, best use

Rapid tests slow to be used as health officials unsure of reliability, best use

OTTAWA — More than 3.8 million rapid tests for COVID-19 are now in the hands of provincial health authorities but many jurisdictions are still evaluating how the devices might help battle the pandemic.
Ralph Klein's niece does something nice for Innisfail in his name

Ralph Klein's niece does something nice for Innisfail in his name

Christmas fundraiser launched for the in-betweeners
It's OK to reach out if suffering from depression

It's OK to reach out if suffering from depression

Mitchell Ormann's parents launched the You Matter movement after their son took his own life
Foothills business owner grateful for support

Foothills business owner grateful for support

Margot Anderson received grant funding, workshops and mentoring from Community Futures.
Canada, Saudi Arabia named ‘worst performers’ in report on fossil fuel funding

Canada, Saudi Arabia named ‘worst performers’ in report on fossil fuel funding

Canada and Saudi Arabia are the “worst performers” amongst their respective peers when it comes to the scale of support for oil and gas production, a new report says.
AUTO STAR: Model-T a "labour of love" for Thirsk family

AUTO STAR: Model-T a "labour of love" for Thirsk family

“It’s been a labour of love— Growing up he taught us how to work on things,” Thirsk said. “My dad started on it in the 90s— We spent a lot of time in the garage because we were very interested in what our dad was doing.”
Report suggests Alberta students want more education on climate change

Report suggests Alberta students want more education on climate change

An Alberta non-profit organization says there's a gap between the education students receive in schools and the information they want about energy and the environment.
Giving amid tough times? Here's how to make your charitable donations count

Giving amid tough times? Here's how to make your charitable donations count

Industry experts say the importance of donor research and charity transparency has become paramount in the wake of the WE Charity affair
Manufacturer moves to bring 'life-changing' cystic fibrosis drugs to Canada

Manufacturer moves to bring 'life-changing' cystic fibrosis drugs to Canada

Cystic Fibrosis Canada said the development could have "life-changing" consequences for many of the estimated 4,300 people with cystic fibrosis in Canada,
Channel Your Flannel

Channel Your Flannel

Ag for Life Launches Farmers in Flannel Photo Contest to celebrate farmers and a successful harvest.
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