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Autistic child left alone with deceased father, mother outraged

Autistic child left alone with deceased father, mother outraged

An Ontario mother says her 8-year-old and non-verbal autistic daughter was left alone at home with her deceased father for up to 12 hours after an elementary school failed to appropriately inquire about the girl's absence
Four young B.C. firefighters heading home die in head-on crash

Four young B.C. firefighters heading home die in head-on crash

Four young men travelling home after fighting wildfires in central British Columbia are dead after a fiery head-on crash.
Growing number of forecasts predict US$100 oil this fall

Growing number of forecasts predict US$100 oil this fall

CALGARY — A growing number of forecasts are calling for the return of US$100 oil before the end of the year.
Okotoks RCMP ask for help to locate missing youth

Okotoks RCMP ask for help to locate missing youth

Police say 16-year-old Jayda McCoy was last seen on Sept. 16 at approximately 10:30 p.m.
1Million March4Children protest in Central Alberta

1Million March4Children protest in Central Alberta

In Airdrie, Alberta about 300 protestors picketed in opposition to school curriculums including lessons about the LGBTQIA+ community.
Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program.
Escalating tensions between India and Canada spark trade worries: experts

Escalating tensions between India and Canada spark trade worries: experts

TORONTO — Canada's already lagging trade with India could suffer setbacks as relations become increasingly tense, experts say.
Calgary's Top 7 over 70 an inspiring bunch

Calgary's Top 7 over 70 an inspiring bunch

Age is just a number, as these high-achieving Calgary seniors have demonstrated.
New options now on the table for future West Bragg secondary access route

New options now on the table for future West Bragg secondary access route

Rocky View County is looking for viable secondary access routes into West Bragg Creek.
K-6 Social Studies curriculum open for input

K-6 Social Studies curriculum open for input

The province will take another two years to implement a new K-6 Social Studies
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