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Addressing fear in Alberta's Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak

Addressing fear in Alberta's Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak

The spread of measles in Alberta has highlighted the importance of culturally relevant communication, with health officials turning to Low German translators to combat misinformation and promote vaccination within the Mennonite community.
Canmore avalanche survivor to bike over 4,000km for mountain mental health

Canmore avalanche survivor to bike over 4,000km for mountain mental health

Caught in a serious avalanche in March 2024, Giordano Pillarella was left with a broken back, pelvis and hand. Now, he's set to bike from Canmore to Montreal, Quebec.
Preventing insect and animal bites this summer

Preventing insect and animal bites this summer

Take precautions this summer when coming across wildlife and insects to prevent bites and infections.
Premiers Smith, Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but most exports remain duty-free

Premiers Smith, Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but most exports remain duty-free

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the vast majority of her province's products also remain tariff-free, because they also fall under the agreement.
Alberta company fined $210K in death of worker who fell through roof

Alberta company fined $210K in death of worker who fell through roof

An insulation company has been fined $210,000 in the death of a worker who fell through a roof at an Alberta oilsands facility.
Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.
Crime down throughout Alberta, Stats Canada reports

Crime down throughout Alberta, Stats Canada reports

Out of the 147 jurisdictions that Alberta RCMP oversee, 95 had a decrease in their crime severity index from 2023 to 2024
Raise a glass for International Beer Day 2025

Raise a glass for International Beer Day 2025

Since 2007, the August holiday celebrates a beverage that brings people together
Alberta's coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water, fish: study

Alberta's coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water, fish: study

The study says high levels of numerous contaminants are having grave outcomes for aquatic life and their ecosystems.
Guthrie outlines PC party pivot plans

Guthrie outlines PC party pivot plans

MLA Peter Guthrie and the team behind the PC revival campaign are now looking to join the Alberta Party after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the UCP.
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