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Northern Alberta transitional housing facility opens its doors ahead of cold snap

New facility is open for homeless in Lac La Biche County

Jan 13, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Former St. Albert man guilty of sexual interference against child

Mother of victim embraced friend in tears after a jury found her former neighbour guilty of sexual interference against her child.

Jan 13, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Air Canada seeks to quash regulator’s decision on passenger compensation in court

Consumer rights groups warn the move signals the risk of further litigation from carriers targeting decisions that favour travellers

Jan 13, 2024 11:12 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Cochrane Minor Hockey coach suspended for cursing at referee

More details released by the CMHA regarding the incident that left a Cochrane Minor Hockey Association facing suspension following a hockey match at the SLS Centre on Jan. 7.

Jan 13, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Banff businesses GoFundMe paying for hotel for homeless man during Alberta's polar vortex

An unhoused man who has been staying in Banff has been able to stay out of the bone-chilling cold thanks to a friend who created a GoFundMe to help him pay for a hotel this week.

Jan 13, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

Drugs, 'stabbing weapons' and cellphones found at B.C.'s only maximum prison

Staff seized cannabis concentrates.

Jan 13, 2024 3:19 AM Read more >

No jail time for Saskatoon woman who threatened to kill Prime Minister

If Marly Dansereau abides by her conditional sentence order she won't have a criminal record.

Jan 12, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Competition rocks arrive in St. Paul for Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts

The 2024 Sentinel Storage Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts is nearing closer and preparations are taking place to welcome the top eight women's curling teams in Alberta.

Jan 12, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Banff, Kananaskis ski hills update on closures amid extreme cold

Due to extreme cold in the Bow Valley and Alberta, three local ski hills have halted operations and one remains open with limited lift access.

Jan 12, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians rate economy as bad, says survey

Only a third of Canadians trust the Bank of Canada's leader to help the economy.

Jan 12, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >