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Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Takes The Alberta Energy Regulator To Court

The lawsuit ask the AFCN receive at least a portion of royalties the Alberta government received from the mine which is estimated to be $300 million, in addition to $500 million in damages.

Mar 11, 2024 1:15 AM Read more >

Plan to enhance Canmore-area wildlife corridor approved

A series of recommendations are being made to enhance the critical Lower Silvertip wildlife corridor, including eliminating pirate trails, providing designated trails, creating a nearby off-leash dog park and exploring potential fencing.

Mar 10, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

More than 50 per cent of people in Westlock area are ‘housing insecure’

A survey of Westlock residents showed 62 per cent of housing insecure respondents were over the age of 40 and women were 3.3 times more likely than men to be housing insecure.

Mar 10, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Alberta town one of four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville 2024

Kraft Hockeyville 2024 has recently selected Cochrane as one of their final top four communities participating for $250,000 to upgrade the Cochrane Arena and host an NHL pre-season game.

Mar 10, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Taiwan relations bill has multi-partisan support, says MP

Proposed legislation by Alberta MP would promote security, defence cooperation between Canada and Taiwan

Mar 9, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Ukrainian family now living in Alberta reflects on two years of war

“Long story short, it was a beautiful life, but we have life before and we have life after [the war],” Anna said.

Mar 9, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Greenwashing death threats ‘show you who the Conservatives are,’ NDP leader says

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh slammed the federal Conservatives on Wednesday for spreading falsehoods that left his party's natural resources critic facing death threats and homophobic slurs.

Mar 9, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Canadian Olympic committee's $104M request 'truly needed in the sport system'

“Stability is something that athletes really need as a foundation to performance."

Mar 9, 2024 9:46 AM Read more >

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi considering bid for Alberta NDP leader

His participation in the race would force the Alberta NDP to re-examine what kind of political vehicle it wants to be

Mar 9, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Southern Alberta man to pay $50K fine for tax fraud

A DeWinton man pleaded guilty to tax fraud following a Canada Revenue Agency investigation.

Mar 8, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >