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Cold Lake mayor criticizes Prime Minister Carney's review of F-35 purchase, urges focus on military readiness

Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed on Tuesday at a press conference in Halifax that his government would examine ways to adjust the planned purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets if the Liberals win the upcoming general election on April 28.

Mar 27, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

Alberta farmland values hit new high

The average cultivated farmland values in Alberta were up 7.1 per cent in 2024.

Mar 26, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

2025 Alberta senior AA men’s provincial hockey championship cancelled

Vanberg Cup-winning Innisfail Eagles ‘very disappointed’ with the sudden news April 3 - 6 Lethbridge event no longer being held, says team head coach

Mar 26, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Airdrie to observe Transgender Day of Visibility on Mar. 31

Mar. 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility.

Mar 26, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

2025 Alberta senior AA men’s provincial hockey championship cancelled

Vanberg Cup-winning Innisfail Eagles ‘very disappointed’ with the sudden news April 3 - 6 Lethbridge event no longer being held, says team head coach

Mar 26, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

A little slice of heaven at new church-turned-restaurant in Boyle

How one Boyle staple preserved the legacy of another

Mar 25, 2025 4:50 PM Read more >

Smoky Lake RCMP use bait trap to track stolen property, seize over 30 firearms

Using different investigative techniques, including a bait trap, Smoky Lake RCMP were able to seize several items that had been reported stolen, along with over 30 firearms, and have laid charges against one person.

Mar 25, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >

Three people arrested after Vegreville armed robbery, pursuit near Elk Island Park

A Cold Lake resident is among the three people charged following a reported armed robbery in Vegreville on March 23.

Mar 25, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

Two collisions with elk reported near Diamond Valley

Two separate vehicle collisions with three elk were reported to RCMP on the morning of March 25.

Mar 25, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

RCMP warning about "spoofing" scam where callers claim to be police

The Airdrie RCMP is warning the public about a recent scam involving fraudsters who are using "spoofing" technology to impersonate Canada Post and the RCMP.

Mar 25, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >