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Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million into creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border.
Alberta’s booming rental market braces for change

Alberta’s booming rental market braces for change

The province has seen more than 30,000 purpose-built rental units break ground between the first quarter of 2022 and the third quarter of 2024
'Colossal back-tracking' on thermal coal export end date: environmental advocate

'Colossal back-tracking' on thermal coal export end date: environmental advocate

“Over the last two years, we've seen zero progress on the thermal coal export ban, and now we're seeing Canada move in the opposite direction by refusing to even assess the impacts of a major expansion of Canada's largest thermal coal mine,” said Julia Levin of Environmental Defence.
From broken neck to World Cup return: Alberta skier ain’t done yet

From broken neck to World Cup return: Alberta skier ain’t done yet

Recovered from a broken neck, Canmore's Kris Mahler returns to the World Cup with confidence.
Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools arrives in Canada

Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools arrives in Canada

Apple has brought its suite of artificial intelligence-based tools to Canada. The offering called Apple Intelligence can help readers proofread emails, change their tone and compile lists of key points to summarize the missive.
Trudeau to meet premiers again to discuss plan to fend off Trump’s proposed tariffs

Trudeau to meet premiers again to discuss plan to fend off Trump’s proposed tariffs

The U.S. president-elect has shown no signs of backing off on plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports
How cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

How cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

The Conversation breaks down how "warm" spices became the key scents of winter holidays over hundreds of years.
Alberta's professional soccer team will play Mexico in Concacaf Champions Cup

Alberta's professional soccer team will play Mexico in Concacaf Champions Cup

Round one of the Concacaf Champions Cup will commence in February, with exact dates yet to be determined. 
Another person has been charged in case of Calgarian found in grass fire

Another person has been charged in case of Calgarian found in grass fire

Alberta Major Crime announced that a third person has been charged in relation to the murder of Kyle Schuiling, that took place in Rocky View County earlier this year.
Orphan Well Association confirms houses will be torn down in effort to contain methane leak in Bonnyville

Orphan Well Association confirms houses will be torn down in effort to contain methane leak in Bonnyville

“Based on our sampling to date, we are satisfied the area around the well remains safe and does not pose a risk to residents or the public."
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