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Deliberate planning needed to see women succeed in renewable energy sector

Deliberate planning needed to see women succeed in renewable energy sector

Women are still under-represented in the traditional energy industry in Alberta and there are fears the gender equity gap may be replicated in the renewable energy sector.
Seniors and the Alberta budget

Seniors and the Alberta budget

Critics say there isn't enough in Budget 2023 for seniors, with affordability payments running out right after the election and still no dedicated seniors advocate.
Who do you trust? Looming election choices.

Who do you trust? Looming election choices.

There are more issues than handling a pandemic on the election ballot this spring, but it's one worth comparing for this year's contenders, says political watcher.
Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure

Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Scandinavian scientists said Wednesday that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020.
Parks Canada approves caribou captive breeding program

Parks Canada approves caribou captive breeding program

“Every child in Canada can recognize a caribou from the iconic image engraved on our 25-cent coins."
Quick Chinese-style ‘omelets’ come packed with veggies

Quick Chinese-style ‘omelets’ come packed with veggies

The omelet as most Americans know it is a French import. But cooks the world over have combined whipped eggs with cooked ingredients since at least the ancient Persians.
Wolf pack hunts, kills deer on popular Canmore Nordic Centre trail

Wolf pack hunts, kills deer on popular Canmore Nordic Centre trail

“When the conservation officers investigated they realized that it was a wolf kill. It looked like a mule deer had been entirely consumed by five wolves.”
Athabasca-area teen gets conditional discharge after attempted stabbing

Athabasca-area teen gets conditional discharge after attempted stabbing

Judge’s “heart is with him” as he moves forward with rehabilitation
Air travellers face higher airport fees following pandemic disruptions: report

Air travellers face higher airport fees following pandemic disruptions: report

TORONTO — Canadian travellers are facing increased airport fees after the pandemic grounded revenues and led to more debt for airports across the country.
Spring break travel tips 2023

Spring break travel tips 2023

Travel tip time--and don't forget to pack small bottles to get through airport security!
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