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Alberta RCMP stress water safety this summer

Alberta RCMP stress water safety this summer

Police urge people to prioritize safety before having fun playing on or in lakes and rivers
BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

Town of Gibsons has until end of the year to finalize details of the restoration project in order to make BC Ferries budget deadline.
Record-breakers Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg set to be flagbearers in closing ceremony of Paris Olympics

Record-breakers Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg set to be flagbearers in closing ceremony of Paris Olympics

Summer McIntosh is the first Canadian to win three gold medals at a single Olympics while Ethan Katzberg wins Canada’s first-ever hammer throw gold in just one attempt
Alberta RCMP provides tips to help curb auto theft

Alberta RCMP provides tips to help curb auto theft

Mounties remind motorists and summer fun seekers not to get distracted by the beckoning call of holidays
$100,000 in damages to St. Mary Catholic School in Beaverlodge

$100,000 in damages to St. Mary Catholic School in Beaverlodge

Seventy broken windows at a Catholic school in northeastern Alberta will cost $100,000 to replace.
7 tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling

7 tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling

It's time for a vacation. FoodReady compiled a list of tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling so that you can enjoy a worry-free trip.
World champion Ukrainian blind powerlifter embraces life in Alberta

World champion Ukrainian blind powerlifter embraces life in Alberta

Oleksandr Chernobai has overcome the loss of his sight and his homeland on his journey to Canada
Stolen quad sought in homicide investigation found in Central Alberta

Stolen quad sought in homicide investigation found in Central Alberta

RCMP is following up on all potential leads and cannot confirm whether a stolen quad found near Didsbury is connected to Aug. 6 Rocky View County homicide
Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

As the negotiating clock ticks down, the country's two main railways are set for a nationwide strike or lockout in less than two weeks after a ruling that their work does not amount to an essential service. Canadian National Railway Co.
Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC and HHC. The agency says both ingredients are intoxicants and could pose a danger to consumers.
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