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The upside of adversity: Children learn resilience from coping with difficulties

The upside of adversity: Children learn resilience from coping with difficulties

Treating all adversity as inherently negative does a disservice to children and their ability to develop adaptive coping mechanisms that can protect them in future cases of adversity.
Canadian Premier League wants to expand by two teams in 2026

Canadian Premier League wants to expand by two teams in 2026

The Canadian Premier League intends to expand by two teams in 2026. The league is in discussions with groups in Edmonton, Laval, Que., Kelowna, B.C., Kitchener, Waterloo and Windsor, Ont.
Peoples two favourite drinks meet at Northern Alberta craft brewery and roastery

Peoples two favourite drinks meet at Northern Alberta craft brewery and roastery

Endeavour Brewing just north of Edmonton is a roastery and craft brewery.
Alberta therapy dog helps seniors and students in Edmonton

Alberta therapy dog helps seniors and students in Edmonton

Kianna Rauscher and her dog Leo are volunteers with the MacEwan University Pets Assisting with Student Success (PAWSS) program.
Albertans ride out hurricane in Cuba with other Canadians

Albertans ride out hurricane in Cuba with other Canadians

An Okotoks couple avoided the worst of hurricane Rafael in Cuba while vacationing near Varadero.
School bus involved in crash near Edmonton, children on board unharmed

School bus involved in crash near Edmonton, children on board unharmed

Strathcona County RCMP say officers and other emergency crews responded to the crash southwest of Edmonton.
Calgary Stampeders to host CFL Grey Cup championship in 2026

Calgary Stampeders to host CFL Grey Cup championship in 2026

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's thrilled the game will be returning to Calgary.
How many criminal cases in each province or territory were halted by time limits?

How many criminal cases in each province or territory were halted by time limits?

Alberta had 10 cases stayed between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024 because they had exceeded time limits on how long trials can take before violating an accused's Charter rights.
Less than 500 days to the Olympics for Northern Alberta bobsledder

Less than 500 days to the Olympics for Northern Alberta bobsledder

Barrhead bobsledder Melissa Lotholz prepares for upcoming Word Cup circuit
'I feel empty': Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing

'I feel empty': Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing

Allison Hadley says she has been having a hard time focusing on training for an upcoming cross-country skiing competition.
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