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Alberta government won't say if it will hold December in-person CPP-exit town halls

EDMONTON — The Alberta government won’t confirm if it will follow through on its promise to meet with citizens face to face in December to discuss quitting the Canada Pension Plan.

Nov 22, 2023 6:15 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October

OTTAWA — The annual inflation rate in October cooled to its slowest pace since June as the price of gasoline tumbled compared with a spike higher a year earlier, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

Nov 21, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Cochrane residents not on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars in sewage line break costs

A preliminary report on how and why a breach of sewer and water lines caused raw sewage to be dumped into the Bow River in Cochrane was delivered to Town Council this week

Nov 21, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Charges stayed against teen brothers in Calgary shooting that left one dead, two injured

CALGARY — The Crown has stayed charges against two teenage brothers in a Calgary shooting that left one man dead and two others injured last week.

Nov 21, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Case for suspect in historic Alberta murder adjourned until Dec. 5 in Cochrane court

The case against Ronald James Edwards, who was accused for the murder of Pauline Brazeau, is adjourned until Dec. 5.

Nov 21, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Epic battle between octopus and sea lion captured on video

The ocean battle lasted five minutes, just 100 metres from shore.

Nov 21, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Cannabis production facility closure won't affect Olds College's cannabis courses

As sales in the legal cannabis market proved tough to achieve, modifications were made to Olds College courses to adjust to the evolving industry

Nov 21, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Australian company revives its push for a controversial coal mine in Alberta

Northback Holdings is again eyeing a potential mine at Grassy Mountain, submitting applications to the Alberta Energy Regulator for a exploratory drilling program and a request for a water diversion

Nov 21, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Black Friday, Cyber Monday shoppers to focus on quality, timing this year: experts

TORONTO — Inflation, high interest rates and layoffs are weighing on wallets ahead of Black Friday.

Nov 21, 2023 6:16 AM Read more >

‘It could bite us in the ass’: Canadian sports feel dire effects of cuts, inflation

“I would say we're in a bad spot financially."

Nov 20, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >