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Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

The central bank will have a few more data releases to consider before its next rate decision, including a jobs report and a reading on real gross domestic product. 
Family, friends reflect on Trent Fox's legacy

Family, friends reflect on Trent Fox's legacy

Fox's column, Îethka Voices, was a popular feature in The Cochrane Eagle, and education was central to his life.
St. Albert Trekkers: 35 years of fun, fitness, and friendship

St. Albert Trekkers: 35 years of fun, fitness, and friendship

The local walking club strides into summer and strengthens bonds with each passing footfall.
Banff looking to make housing easier to build

Banff looking to make housing easier to build

“I do not see a future in Banff where we continue to allow single-detached homes. We are four square kilometres and we are in a housing crisis,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

The First Nations Leadership Council says there has been an "ongoing lack of accountability" by the ministry in response to the case and is calling for minister Mitzi Dean's resignation.
Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into Alta. lake

Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into Alta. lake

It says between 1,000 and 1,500 litres of diesel leaked from that generator into Rainbow Lake on June 17.
Mining companies betting on autonomous technology to make dangerous jobs safer

Mining companies betting on autonomous technology to make dangerous jobs safer

CALGARY — Forget about the canary in the coal mine — experts say the day is coming when there won't even be a need for a human.
Edmonton Jazz Fest introduces eclectic mix

Edmonton Jazz Fest introduces eclectic mix

St. Albert's Chandelle Rimmer teams up with Tom Van Seters for a gig at Bellamy Lounge on June 29
Calgary-based Suncor Energy says it suffered a cybersecurity incident

Calgary-based Suncor Energy says it suffered a cybersecurity incident

Paterson said much is still unknown about the attack and its impacts, but added his early read on the situation is that this is not a minor data breach.
Trudeau warns against 'too much speculation' on how Russia's revolt affects Ukraine

Trudeau warns against 'too much speculation' on how Russia's revolt affects Ukraine

"It is obviously an internal issue for Russia to work through. But we need to stand, continuing to be strong, in support of Ukraine, in support of the rules-based order."
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