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Alberta no longer angriest province, survey says

Alberta no longer angriest province, survey says

Albertans were a little less angry in June than they were in March.
Minister tasked with exploring Okotoks-Airdrie commuter rail

Minister tasked with exploring Okotoks-Airdrie commuter rail

Okotoks Mayor Tanya Thorn looks forward to details of a potential rail link to Calgary and beyond.
Falling telecom prices a positive sign, but phone bills still too expensive: experts

Falling telecom prices a positive sign, but phone bills still too expensive: experts

The federal agency attributes phone bill relief to both lower prices for cellular data plans and promotional pricing.
Canadians' vacation plans hit by inflation, airline delays: Leger survey

Canadians' vacation plans hit by inflation, airline delays: Leger survey

Canadians are also feeling the sting of flight delays and cancellations when it comes to their vacation plans. 
Oil and gas methane reductions less expensive than paying carbon tax, study finds

Oil and gas methane reductions less expensive than paying carbon tax, study finds

"The federal government's target for 75 per cent reduction is achievable."
In the Wind Memorial Ride hitting the road in Balzac on July 22

In the Wind Memorial Ride hitting the road in Balzac on July 22

The event is meant to help honour those in the local biker community who have passed away in the last year, and is open to anyone who wants to ride to remember anyone for any reason.
Britain’s MI6 chief says his spies are using AI to disrupt flow of weapons to Russia

Britain’s MI6 chief says his spies are using AI to disrupt flow of weapons to Russia

“As AI trawls the ocean of open source, there will be even greater value in landing, with a well-cast fly, the secrets that lie beyond the reach of its nets."
RCMP investigating cattle thefts in Athabasca County

RCMP investigating cattle thefts in Athabasca County

A complaint was received regarding the theft of 79 calves, four cows, and two bulls. 
Mall rooftop garden grows for a good cause

Mall rooftop garden grows for a good cause

A local mall is extending a helping hand--and use of its rooftop--to help Edmonton’s Food Bank provide fresh produce to those affected by food insecurity.
Alberta crop conditions stabilize but still below average

Alberta crop conditions stabilize but still below average

Rains over the last two weeks helped to stabilize crop conditions in the province but crops are still rated well below the 5- and ten-year averages, according to a report released last week. On July 14, the province released the Alberta Crop Report.
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