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CFLPA signs historic health tech partnership with company founded in Alberta

CFLPA signs historic health tech partnership with company founded in Alberta

Unify.Health, founded by Okotokian Cameron Fietz, has signed a historic 20-year partnership with the Canadian Football League Players’ Association to address the health and safety needs of athletes with the first medical record platform controlled by athletes.
Canada Post strike spells trouble for small businesses headed into holiday season

Canada Post strike spells trouble for small businesses headed into holiday season

A Canada Post strike that has stopped mail delivery across the country has the small business community worried.
"A pretty cool idea': Documentary series to follow Straschnitzki's basketball dreams

"A pretty cool idea': Documentary series to follow Straschnitzki's basketball dreams

MFormer Humboldt Bronco hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki has an entourage these days -- complete with cameras and microphones -- now that he's changed his path to the Paralympics from the ice to the hardwood.
‘Trump trade’ sees loonie fall to four-year low against U.S. dollar

‘Trump trade’ sees loonie fall to four-year low against U.S. dollar

The recent exchange-rate move is largely a story of U.S. dollar strength, but the Canadian dollar has fallen around 4 per cent since financial markets began leaning into the idea of a Trump victory
Alberta cattle geneticist seeks greener cows through genetics

Alberta cattle geneticist seeks greener cows through genetics

University of Alberta scientists seek low-emission cattle
As Canada Pension Plan aims to go net-zero, one of its investment managers sits on oil company board opposed to emissions cap

As Canada Pension Plan aims to go net-zero, one of its investment managers sits on oil company board opposed to emissions cap

“You can’t have a director that has those legal obligations to different entities: one that is lighting the world on fire and the other that is supposed to be protecting our retirement security 30, 40, 50 years down the road from now,” said Patrick DeRochie of Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Climate Health. 
Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

As provinces across Canada have announced their increased support of fertility services, one Airdrie woman hopes to see Alberta build a provincial support program.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

Experian shares seven actionable tips to avoid scams and protect personal information this holiday season.
Alberta animator adds finishing touches to holiday movie, Red One

Alberta animator adds finishing touches to holiday movie, Red One

Dee Orriss slowly climbs ladder of success at Sony Pictures Imageworks
RCMP say Fort McMurray man with history of U of A harassment convictions has been arrested

RCMP say Fort McMurray man with history of U of A harassment convictions has been arrested

Wood Buffalo RCMP reported late Saturday afternoon that 40 year old Faton Miftari had been located and arrested without incident.
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