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Athabasca man accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring officer, gets bail

Athabasca man accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring officer, gets bail

Glen Morin, 62 of Athabasca County, is charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm, flight from a police officer, fail/refuse to provide a breath sample, failing to stop after an accident causing bodily harm, and aggravated assault of a police officer.
Did a Canadian developer really invent bitcoin? A new HBO show explores an intriguing theory

Did a Canadian developer really invent bitcoin? A new HBO show explores an intriguing theory

A new documentary contains a new theory about the identity of the elusive creator of bitcoin.
How do people get a home from Habitat for Humanity? Clearing up some misconceptions

How do people get a home from Habitat for Humanity? Clearing up some misconceptions

Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta spokesperson says the program exists for people who can't afford the current rent costs, but don't qualify for subsidized rent.
Discovery in mice could be good news for acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases in children

Discovery in mice could be good news for acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases in children

A BC study found infant mice infected with a mild virus don’t develop leukemia. Could this work for humans?
Southern Alberta man wants to cover his house in Christmas lights this year

Southern Alberta man wants to cover his house in Christmas lights this year

An Alberta man has put out a call on Facebook to add to the 750 feet of lights already decorating his house.
'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

Almost every day when Blair Painter drives on the scenic Rocky Mountain highway near his home, the grey asphalt is stained red somewhere along the way.
Former champion Brandon Moreno puts on a show at UFC Fight Night card in Edmonton

Former champion Brandon Moreno puts on a show at UFC Fight Night card in Edmonton

Former flyweight champion Brandon (The Assassin Baby) Moreno snapped a two-fight losing streak with a dominant decision over Amir (The Prince) Albazi in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.
Central Alberta school supports seven-year-old battling blood cancer

Central Alberta school supports seven-year-old battling blood cancer

Seven-year-old Hudson Faught was diagnosed with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia on Sept. 28
$750 million data centre to be built north of Calgary

$750 million data centre to be built north of Calgary

Earlier this week it was announced that eStruxture, Canada’s leading AI and hyperscale ready data centre provider, will be committing $750 million to build Alberta’s largest data centre.
5 tips for staying hydrated that don't involve chugging water

5 tips for staying hydrated that don't involve chugging water

Drinking enough water? To help you stay hydrated without having to guzzle an ocean, Live It Up found five other ways to meet your fluid needs.
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