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Energy workers burned in gas explosion north of Cochrane

Energy workers burned in gas explosion north of Cochrane

An explosion at an energy site north of Cochrane on Monday left five workers seriously injured, with the resulting fire expected to burn for days, says RCMP.
'Not free money': What students should know before getting their first credit card

'Not free money': What students should know before getting their first credit card

Everyone starts building their credit score somewhere — and for many, it’s getting that first credit card during college or university.
Carstairs woman charged with counsel to commit murder going to trial in March

Carstairs woman charged with counsel to commit murder going to trial in March

Audra Symbalisty’s trial is scheduled to take place Court of King’s Bench Calgary from March 17 to 28, 2025.
PHOTOS: Old Fort Point reopens after Jasper fire scorches landscape

PHOTOS: Old Fort Point reopens after Jasper fire scorches landscape

Old Fort Point reopened on Friday (Sept. 28) after the Jasper wildfire scorched the surrounding landscape.
Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

Alberta and Saskatchewan have lowest minimum wage in Canada.
Service being held to remember destroyed Jasper Anglican Church

Service being held to remember destroyed Jasper Anglican Church

The service will be held just outside the fenced-off property at the corner of Miette Avenue and Geike Street on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Every Child Matters crosswalk unveiled in St. Albert

Every Child Matters crosswalk unveiled in St. Albert

“Residential school tried to take so much from her, and despite the hardships she faced, despite what they tried to take from her, my mother lead a full life,” Arcand said.
Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.
Update: Missing female found

Update: Missing female found

Before being found, the woman had last been seen by family in Stoney Nakoda on Sept. 17, and was seen in Calgary on Sept. 21. There was concern for her well-being.
Two Albertans bring home silver from World Lifesaving Championships

Two Albertans bring home silver from World Lifesaving Championships

Cochrane, Alberta residents returned to Canada with silver medals after representing Team Canada in Australia at the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships.
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