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Federal government planning sharp cut to low-wage stream of temporary foreign worker program, sources say

Government records show Ottawa approved 83,643 temporary foreign worker positions in the low-wage stream in 2023, up from 28,121 in 2019 prior to the pandemic

Aug 15, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Accused in first-degree murder case in killing of father of two has no lawyer at first court appearance

A man charged in the shooting death of Airdrie husband and father Colin Hough was in court today but didn't have a lawyer.

Aug 15, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Southern Alberta solar project cancelled after renewables pause

A 299-megawatt (MW) project that was expected to generate $2.8 million in annual leasing and tax revenue near High River is one of over 50 renewable energy projects that have been cancelled in Alberta.

Aug 15, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Province injects $5 million into Central Alberta lithium project east of Olds

E3 Lithium building demonstration facility in Mountain View County to turn oil and gas wastewater into highly-sought-after lithium

Aug 15, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Paddle boarder saves drowning dog in Kananaskis River

“He was in a panicked, visceral survival mode.”

Aug 15, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

One dead after rollover south of Calgary

Crews are responding to a fatal pickup truck southwest of Calgary

Aug 15, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

How the Calgary Police Rodeo used rescue horses as bucking stock

Here's how a group of rescue horses found by Jensen Ranch Rescue ended up being featured in the Calgary Police Rodeo.

Aug 15, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Red Deer River water basin's drought conditions have improved

Drought response downgraded to stage 3 from May's stage 4

Aug 15, 2024 8:35 AM Read more >

'Loud noise advisory' issued for Netflix filming in Stoney Nakoda

Loud bangs from special effects associated with Netflix filming new television series The Abandons.

Aug 14, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

More than 300 items from Ian Tyson estate up for auction

From cowboy boots to artwork, hundreds of items owned by the late singer-songwriter who lived near Longview are up for auction

Aug 14, 2024 2:55 PM Read more >