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Loblaw raises the affordability alarm as grocery code of conduct nears completion

Loblaw raises the affordability alarm as grocery code of conduct nears completion

As the grocery code of conduct nears completion, the Canadian industry's biggest player is raising concerns the guidelines could add fuel to the food inflation fire. Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Goose rescued by firefighters in Southern Alberta had avian flu and died

Goose rescued by firefighters in Southern Alberta had avian flu and died

The goose that was rescued from an Okotoks stormwater pond on Oct. 27 did not survive.
CRA penalty rate on overdue taxes will rise to 10 per cent, causing tax advisers to shift strategy

CRA penalty rate on overdue taxes will rise to 10 per cent, causing tax advisers to shift strategy

For many individual Canadians and business owners, it’s yet another cost straining their income and another burden stemming from high interest rates
Leaked documents show Alberta to dismantle health provider, may sell off care homes

Leaked documents show Alberta to dismantle health provider, may sell off care homes

EDMONTON — Alberta is planning to dismantle its provincewide health provider and may sell off its publicly owned continuing-care facilities, say leaked cabinet briefing documents released by the Opposition NDP.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox host Tucker Carlson

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox host Tucker Carlson

CALGARY — A right-wing news commentator is set to have a conversation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in January when he's scheduled to speak in Calgary.
Study looks at long-term effects of E. coli outbreak in Calgary area

Study looks at long-term effects of E. coli outbreak in Calgary area

“We're hoping to learn a lot from this unfortunate event,” says Dr. Stephen Freedman. 
Potential Northern Alberta carbon capture project starts long approval process

Potential Northern Alberta carbon capture project starts long approval process

Pathways Alliance concluded its first set of information sessions last week in St. Paul and Glendon on Nov. 1 and 2 regarding a large, proposed carbon capture storage (CCS) project in the Lakeland.
Alberta special teams ace announces his retirement from CFL

Alberta special teams ace announces his retirement from CFL

Stampeder Charlie Power hangs up his cleats after nine seasons in Calgary.
What are parents’ rights groups actually fighting for in schools? And do students want it?

What are parents’ rights groups actually fighting for in schools? And do students want it?

Pronoun policies and sex education are just some of the targets of conservative movements that want to control how children learn. Some pupils have other ideas
Knife-wielding Banff partier in police custody

Knife-wielding Banff partier in police custody

“The neighbours chose to shelter in place, and because the officers could position themselves between the suspect and any other people, it was felt unnecessary to have to do an evacuation."
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