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Alberta Olympian finalist in freestyle relay

Alberta Olympian finalist in freestyle relay

Finlay Knox and Canadian men take sixth in 4x100m relay at Paris Olympic Games
How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.
Burnaby soccer star Christine Sinclair says women's team was 'never' shown or discussed drone footage

Burnaby soccer star Christine Sinclair says women's team was 'never' shown or discussed drone footage

Canadian Olympic Committee sent numerous staff from Canada's women's soccer team home from Paris Olympics, including head coach Bev Priestman, after allegedly flying a drone over New Zealand's practices.
Edmonton Oilers assistant strength coach wins Canada's wife-carrying championship

Edmonton Oilers assistant strength coach wins Canada's wife-carrying championship

This year's Canadian wife carrying winner helps keep the Edmonton Oilers players strong
At parents' choice event, St. Albert MLA accuses school board of campaigning against UCP

At parents' choice event, St. Albert MLA accuses school board of campaigning against UCP

Nally spoke alongside representatives of an anti-abortion group and a parents' choice organization at an event designed to get social conservatives to run in school board elections
84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

Senior lost overnight in Yoho in sweltering conditions is expected to make a full recovery.
Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

According to media reports, Quraishi's family resides in Airdrie. He was gunned down on Monday, July 22.
Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

A crew of about 50 firefighters made their way into northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon, part of a group of international firefighting support for Alberta's growing wildfire demands.
Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

“A fire crew is currently actioning this fire,” states Parks Canada in a social media post.
Alberta couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

Alberta couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

New lotto millionaires plan to use some of their winnings to visit family in Montreal
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