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Cochrane RCMP lay more charges in abduction of O'Driscoll-Zak girls

Two more family members charged in alleged abduction of two young girls in 2021.

Jun 20, 2022 1:15 PM Read more >

Province adding 1 million hours of home care for Albertans

New approaches to keep seniors living in their own homes for longer, welcomed by Alberta communities.

Jun 20, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

Police looking for man wanted in Alberta and Newfoundland after he fled from officers

Police in Newfoundland have issued an arrest warrant for a man also wanted in Alberta for charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Jun 20, 2022 10:45 AM Read more >

Elnora man facing charges into horrific vehicle crash

Two young adults were killed north of Trochu Friday in a crash on Highway 21.

Jun 20, 2022 9:15 AM Read more >

"Not protective": Early bodychecking doesn't prevent hockey injuries, study finds

Introducing young hockey players to bodychecking at an early age doesn't protect them from injury as they move into older, harder-hitting leagues, new research has concluded.

Jun 20, 2022 8:15 AM Read more >

Ottawa launches first phase of Canada Greener Home Loan program

Ottawa has launched the first phase of its plan to offer interest-free loans to Canadians planning upgrades that will have a significant impact in reducing their home’s environmental footprint.

Jun 19, 2022 6:45 PM Read more >

Fuel prices threatening school bus operators

"I’m just hoping and praying that we get some help,” said Mark Critch, president of the Alberta School Bus Contractor's Association.

Jun 19, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert

An economics professor says Edmonton should be happy it was not selected to host games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because the cost would have exceeded the economic benefits.

Jun 19, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Airdrie teen wins national Toyota Dream Car Art contest

After winning Canada's 2022 Toyota Dream Car Art contest, Joseph Lee's art project and car design moves on to the global Toyota competition with a chance to win a prize valued at $15,000 USD.

Jun 19, 2022 3:45 PM Read more >

Rogers strikes $2.85-billion deal to sell Freedom Mobile to Quebecor

Rogers Communications Inc. will sell Freedom Mobile Inc. to Quebecor Inc. for $2.85 billion in a deal it hopes will appease federal regulators opposed to its proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.

Jun 19, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >