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Alberta NDP MLA skeptical of province's projected $2.9 billion surplus

Alberta NDP MLA skeptical of province's projected $2.9 billion surplus

St. Albert’s MLA says she has serious doubts the provincial government will bring in its proposed tax break next budget, despite a promise from Alberta’s finance minister.
Alternative hospital operators discussion welcome says mayor of Northern Alberta Village

Alternative hospital operators discussion welcome says mayor of Northern Alberta Village

Residents of the village of Boyle and surrounding area have been dealing with nightly closures of the Boyle Healthcare Centre’s emergency department for more than two years
Calgary water consumption target raised to 485 million litres per day

Calgary water consumption target raised to 485 million litres per day

Calgary water main repairs remain on schedule, officials increase water capacity, yet consumption has not met targets.
It is unknown if a COVID-19 outbreak at a Northern Alberta hospital has ended

It is unknown if a COVID-19 outbreak at a Northern Alberta hospital has ended

As of the last AHS update on Aug. 27, 16 patients have tested positive and seven healthcare workers tested positive at the St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre.
Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls

Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls

After watching eight seasons of the epic saga “Game of Thrones,” fans can now enter what may be a competition on par with the battle for the Iron Throne: an auction of prized memorabilia from the HBO series.
Firefighters use drone to locate woman and dog trapped on slope southwest of Calgary

Firefighters use drone to locate woman and dog trapped on slope southwest of Calgary

Diamond Valley Fire Rescue performed a rope rescue to bring a stranded dog walker along the Sheep River to safety over the long weekend.
St. Albert RCMP seek video of Labour Day shooting that hurt teens

St. Albert RCMP seek video of Labour Day shooting that hurt teens

Mother of teen shot early Monday morning says those injured will be "okay physically, but mentally their battle is just beginning.”
Ongoing elevator issues at Cold Lake assisted living facility fixed, for now

Ongoing elevator issues at Cold Lake assisted living facility fixed, for now

Malfunctioning elevator caused residents in Cold Lake assisted living facility to be stranded on second floor of building
Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Brian Mulroney’s popularity surging as the current PM faces growing criticism
Alberta wheelchair rugby athlete and Team Canada take sixth at Paralympics

Alberta wheelchair rugby athlete and Team Canada take sixth at Paralympics

Canada's wheelchair rugby squad earns sixth-place finish at 2024 Paris Games
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