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Small group of Alberta lawyers challenge mandatory Indigenous training course

Small group of Alberta lawyers challenge mandatory Indigenous training course

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 27 specifically asks the Federation of Law Societies of Canada “to ensure that lawyers receive appropriate cultural competency training, which includes the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations.”
Magazine touts Alberta as one of world’s greatest aurora viewing spots

Magazine touts Alberta as one of world’s greatest aurora viewing spots

The next time you look up to view the Northern Lights, you could be joined by a group of magazine readers.
Forget the groundhog, what’s a meteorologist forecasting for the rest of winter?

Forget the groundhog, what’s a meteorologist forecasting for the rest of winter?

Temperatures across the province are warming up over the next week, albeit likely temporarily.
Provincial minister says red tape reduction is making waves

Provincial minister says red tape reduction is making waves

“We have done lots of work to create a culture of red tape reduction within government and we want to maintain that.”
Senate passes Liberals' controversial online streaming act with a dozen amendments

Senate passes Liberals' controversial online streaming act with a dozen amendments

OTTAWA — Big tech companies that offer online streaming services could soon be required to contribute to Canadian content as a controversial Liberal bill gets one step closer to becoming law.
'Ready to roll': CP Rail preparing for KCS merger, ruling expected within weeks

'Ready to roll': CP Rail preparing for KCS merger, ruling expected within weeks

CALGARY — With the final decision by a U.S. regulator just weeks away, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.'s CEO says the company is "ready to roll" on its proposed merger with U.S. railroad Kansas City Southern.
Google has the next move as Microsoft embraces OpenAI buzz

Google has the next move as Microsoft embraces OpenAI buzz

NEW YORK (AP) — Before the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT was unleashed into the world, the novelist Robin Sloan was testing a similar AI writing assistant built by researchers at Google.
Eric Akis: Rib-sticking, saucy braised steak is a comfort food classic

Eric Akis: Rib-sticking, saucy braised steak is a comfort food classic

The blade steak used in this recipe is a moderately priced, tougher cut of beef that becomes deliciously tender and flavourful when baked and braised in a rich sauce.
How much are your antiques worth, anyway?

How much are your antiques worth, anyway?

Have a few treasures around the house? Think about these tips to determine their worth.
Astronomy prof sees green comet as chance to study cosmic rarity in real time

Astronomy prof sees green comet as chance to study cosmic rarity in real time

Angry gods, or gift from the heavens? Students will glean all they can from ‘dirty snowball’ as it soars past Earth
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