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Man living in Britain returns to Alberta to look for answers in cousin’s death 65 years ago

Man living in Britain returns to Alberta to look for answers in cousin’s death 65 years ago

Nineteen-year-old Larry Bouvette died in apparent hit-and-run in Fawcett in October 1959 and his cousin travelled thousands of kilometres to try to get more information about what happened.
Five tips for helping a struggling child in school

Five tips for helping a struggling child in school

If you’re concerned about your child’s academic progress, the first step is to document your specific worries
Alberta town asked to rename neighbourhood who's namesake was instrumental in residential school system

Alberta town asked to rename neighbourhood who's namesake was instrumental in residential school system

Bishop Vital Justin Grandin was instrumental in establishing Canada's residential school system and is the namesake for a community in St. Albert, Alberta.
One dead after SUV swerves to miss deer, hits semi on Northern Alberta highway

One dead after SUV swerves to miss deer, hits semi on Northern Alberta highway

The driver of an SUV passed away after colliding with an semi truck on Highway 63, approximately 170 kilometres north of Edmonton Sunday night.
5-year-old girl dies after canoe overturns on Alberta lake: RCMP

5-year-old girl dies after canoe overturns on Alberta lake: RCMP

Mounties in Alberta say a 5-year-old girl is dead after a canoe overturned on a lake west of Edmonton. RCMP say they received a report of a capsized watercraft on Wabamun Lake near the provincial campground just before 3 p.m.
How much over the speed limit can I go before getting a ticket?

How much over the speed limit can I go before getting a ticket?

While it is up to officers’ to decide which drivers to pull over and when to give out tickets, police emphasize that any time you’re speeding, you’re risking a lot more than a ticket
Indigenous population of incarcerated women still rising despite calls to action

Indigenous population of incarcerated women still rising despite calls to action

The percentage of Indigenous inmates in federal women’s prisons is rising and is 72.3 per cent in Edmonton.
Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce

Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce

A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due to possible listeria contamination.
23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.
Alberta volleyball Paralympian lives dream of Olympic gold

Alberta volleyball Paralympian lives dream of Olympic gold

Heidi Peters, a Women's Sitting Volleyball Team Canada member from Northern Alberta says winning bronze medal is as close to magic as she can get.
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