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Hundreds of Albertans still waiting for life lease repayments

Hundreds of Albertans still waiting for life lease repayments

There are over 200 Albertans still waiting for life lease repayments at all nine Christenson facilities.
Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Health Canada's approval of the glyphosate pesticide Mad Dog Plus failed to consider contradictory science, court rules.
70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

Seventy per cent of Canadians are in favour of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States, a new poll suggests.
Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

BOSTON — Canada defeated its archrival the United States 3-2 in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night in what was an emotionally-charged affair for players and fans alike.
AHS warns about hepatitis A exposure at popular Calgary restaurant

AHS warns about hepatitis A exposure at popular Calgary restaurant

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a case of hepatitis A in an individual who prepared food at Meltwich Kensington.
'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

Wexit-like organization that put the billboard up is asking for donations to help make "West Canada" the 51st American State
Humboldt Bronco bus crash survivor moving forward while paying it forward

Humboldt Bronco bus crash survivor moving forward while paying it forward

Ryan Straschnitzki, 25, was recently honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for making meaningful contributions to his community.
No damages reported after earthquake shakes parts of Alberta, B.C.

No damages reported after earthquake shakes parts of Alberta, B.C.

Earthquakes Canada says some Alberta and B.C. residents may have felt the ground shake Thursday morning. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was detected roughly 63 kilometres northeast of Grande Cache, Alta.
Alberta county singer cracks top 8 in Canadian SiriusXM contest

Alberta county singer cracks top 8 in Canadian SiriusXM contest

Okotoks musician Brettyn Rose is a semi-finalist is SiriusXM Canada Top of the Country contest, where $25,000 and big opportunities are on the line.
The rise of the finfluencer: Explosion of financial advice on social media comes with big risks for young Canadians

The rise of the finfluencer: Explosion of financial advice on social media comes with big risks for young Canadians

More and more Canadians — especially young people — are taking investment advice from social media. 
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