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Homeless man living in rural Alberta town says he longs for a home

James, homeless for several years, opened up about the emotional toll of life on the streets and his longing for the comforts of home, family, and friendship.

Nov 17, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

As provinces across Canada have announced their increased support of fertility services, one Airdrie woman hopes to see Alberta build a provincial support program.

Nov 17, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

Experian shares seven actionable tips to avoid scams and protect personal information this holiday season.

Nov 17, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Alberta animator adds finishing touches to holiday movie, Red One

Dee Orriss slowly climbs ladder of success at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Nov 17, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Former Lake Louise Ski Resort CFO sent to prison, fined for tax evasion

The former chief financial officer of Lake Louise Ski Resort was sentenced to a year in jail and fined $106,000 for not paying taxes on money he embezzled from the popular ski resort in Banff National Park.

Nov 17, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Alberta poet writes novel-in-verse on eating disorders

Former City of St. Albert Poet Laureate Lauren Seal borrows a slice of her experiences to write an emotionally powerful story for youth

Nov 16, 2024 5:40 PM Read more >

Alberta track athlete named Canadian University Athlete of the Year

Earlier this month, Airdrie-born track athlete Sienna MacDonald was awarded with the prestigious Fred Tees Memorial Trophy for Canadian University Athlete of the Year.

Nov 16, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes

VRAI shares what the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings mean, plus tips to choose the best one for your partner.

Nov 16, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Sunspots and solar flares, created by the sun’s magnetism, can affect the Earth’s surface

The sun’s magnetic activity causes auroras, and the relationship between solar flares and auroras reveals an 11-year cycle; we’re experiencing a particularly busy one right now.

Nov 16, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Alberta town forced to armour up EV chargers due to theft

Steel coats will prevent theft, the City of St. Albert hopes after several cases of charging cables being cut from EV charging stations.

Nov 16, 2024 10:19 AM Read more >