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Olds College sponsoring two students from Ukraine

Olds College sponsoring two students from Ukraine

A Central Alberta college will sponsor two students from Ukraine this year.
Bank of Canada open to hiking interest rates past 3% in bid to bridle inflation

Bank of Canada open to hiking interest rates past 3% in bid to bridle inflation

The Bank of Canada may need to raise its key interest rate to three per cent or beyond — more than double its current level — to ensure inflation doesn't settle in for the long haul, its deputy governor says.
Grizzly bear hunting elk calves in Canmore

Grizzly bear hunting elk calves in Canmore

A grizzly bear is hunting elk calves in and around Canmore, prompting warnings to be on alert for bears and aggressive mama elk defending their young.
15 people charged with criminal contempt over pipeline protest

15 people charged with criminal contempt over pipeline protest

The British Columbia Prosecution Service says 15 people are being charged with criminal contempt of court following protests last fall over a natural gas pipeline being built near Houston in northern B.C.
Fewer young Canadians seeing the steady stream of online harassment

Fewer young Canadians seeing the steady stream of online harassment

More than a third of Canada's young adult internet users witnessed or experienced online harassment last year a survey found, although there has been a significant decline in its visibility.
Missing St. Paul woman believed to be in Fort McMurray area

Missing St. Paul woman believed to be in Fort McMurray area

St. Paul RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate 27-year-old Sydney-Faye Wahsatnow and say there is a great concern for her safety and well-being.
Former Alberta finance minister stresses unity at campaign launch for UCP leadership

Former Alberta finance minister stresses unity at campaign launch for UCP leadership

Travis Toews launched his UCP leadership campaign Saturday by stressing the need for unity.
Ten tips for an enjoyable retirement

Ten tips for an enjoyable retirement

Some people struggle with retirement and loss of routine. These tips can help ensure you'll enjoy your post-working years.
UBCO students save elderly student who suffered heart attack on campus

UBCO students save elderly student who suffered heart attack on campus

Murray Forbes, who is in his 70s, went back to school to earn an engineering degree and suffered a heart attack on campus. Students who witnessed it stepped in and saved him.
Airdrie RCMP seek missing man Prabhdeep Gill

Airdrie RCMP seek missing man Prabhdeep Gill

"Prabhdeep is a resident of Airdrie and it is out of character for him to not be in regular contact with his family and friends. The Airdrie RCMP have been unable to locate Prabhdeep and are concerned for his well-being and would like to speak with to him."
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