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RCMP press new charges in Hwy 1A motorcyclist fatality near Morley

RCMP press new charges in Hwy 1A motorcyclist fatality near Morley

Cochrane RCMP are laying impaired driving charges from one Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation resident to another, following a fatal collision on Highway 1A last summer that took the life of a Fort Saskatchewan woman.
Palace: Prince Harry to attend his father's May 6 coronation

Palace: Prince Harry to attend his father's May 6 coronation

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father, King Charles III, at Westminster Abbey on May 6, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, ending months of speculation about his presence.
Poll suggests Canadians feel less safe than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit

Poll suggests Canadians feel less safe than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians feel they're less safe now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, and most think the provincial and federal governments are doing a poor job of addressing crime and public safety.
CEO, board of Trudeau Foundation resign citing recent politicization of their work

CEO, board of Trudeau Foundation resign citing recent politicization of their work

OTTAWA — The CEO and most members of the board of directors for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation said Tuesday they are stepping down because of the political climate surrounding their work in recent months.
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5%, bumps up growth forecast for 2023

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5%, bumps up growth forecast for 2023

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is once again holding its key interest rate steady at 4.5 per cent but isn't ruling out the possibility of more rate hikes down the line.
Alberta premier says she won't discuss investigation by ethics commissioner

Alberta premier says she won't discuss investigation by ethics commissioner

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t discuss an ethics investigation launched against her or confirm what it's about.
Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment.
Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

EDMONTON — A United Conservative Party candidate in southern Alberta is being criticized for saying people who have heart failure should take accountability for their own health.
Local salsa slinger earns 'Made in Alberta' label

Local salsa slinger earns 'Made in Alberta' label

One sticker, three little words—a hot recipe for marketing Alberta salsa, if you ask St. Albert entrepreneur Mary Burch.
Beam me up, Scotty? Not quite yet, if Shatner can help it.

Beam me up, Scotty? Not quite yet, if Shatner can help it.

At 91, William Shatner has lived a big life, and then some. But the illustrious actor isn't spending too much time reflecting; he's still got things to do.
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