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UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer

Wheat prices have risen more than 14% since Monday, when Russia pulled out of the grain deal, and corn prices are up more than 10%.
St. Albert is a summer destination worth discovering

St. Albert is a summer destination worth discovering

Thriving culture, outdoor pleasures, and friendly community bring a unique sparkle to Alberta's botanical arts city
'It's pretty sleepy': Calgary Heritage byelection to fill vacant Conservative seat

'It's pretty sleepy': Calgary Heritage byelection to fill vacant Conservative seat

"There hasn't been a whole lot going on. It's pretty sleepy. I expect it's going to be a low voter turnout."
Criminal trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King trial to begin in November

Criminal trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King trial to begin in November

He has been charged with mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling to disobey a court order and counselling to obstruct police in connection to his actions during the protest. 
RVC council reluctantly accepts AUC decision on Sollair Project

RVC council reluctantly accepts AUC decision on Sollair Project

Division 3 Coun. and Reeve Crystal Kissel made it abundantly clear to all members of the public who attended the public hearing on July 18 that their local elected representatives’ hands were tied.
Flooding in Nova Scotia washes out CN Rail track, disrupting train traffic

Flooding in Nova Scotia washes out CN Rail track, disrupting train traffic

Via Rail has also issued a travel warning, with no bookings available until Friday between Halifax and Moncton, N.B., after three months' worth of rain deluged Nova Scotia in 24 hours.
Time to empty the freezer? This cook challenged herself to make a week of meals with forgotten food

Time to empty the freezer? This cook challenged herself to make a week of meals with forgotten food

I usually cook a nice meal from scratch every night, even when it’s only my husband and me for dinner. Our weekly menu might include fish, chicken, pasta, and a couple of time-intensive dishes like eggplant moussaka, jap chae or chili.
Wife-carrying race winners prepare for next event

Wife-carrying race winners prepare for next event

Alberta couple are Canadian wife-carrying champs and are now training for the national event being held in October in Maine.
Trail closure until further notice following bear altercation

Trail closure until further notice following bear altercation

A bear caused minor injuries to a person on a trail near Canmore on Saturday.
Inflation has fallen, but the Bank of Canada hasn't backed off rate hikes. Here's why

Inflation has fallen, but the Bank of Canada hasn't backed off rate hikes. Here's why

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate has returned to the country's target range after a tumultuous couple of years of soaring prices. Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that inflation fell to 2.
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