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Protestors for Indigenous Lives Matter gather in Wetaskiwin

Protestors gathered along 56 St Wetaskiwin, Alta. August 4, 2020 for Indigenous Lives Matter.

Aug 4, 2020 5:40 PM Read more >

Blue-green algae bloom advisory issued for Pigeon Lake

Alberta Health Services issued a blue-green algae advisory for Pigeon Lake July 28, 2020.

Jul 28, 2020 2:40 PM Read more >

Police locate mother of newborn reported abandoned in box in Calgary alley

CALGARY — A newborn baby girl who was reported as having been abandoned in a back alley is completely healthy and her mother is receiving the support she needs, police said Friday.

Mar 20, 2020 1:26 PM Read more >

Alberta asking 24,000 government staff to take pay cut in latest bargaining

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is asking about 24,000 unionized workers, including sheriffs and social workers, to take a pay cut as part of a new collective agreement.

Feb 7, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

Dispute over hidden camera sex in B.C. fire chief’s office

Hidden camera in chief’s Vernon office captures sexual romp between two employees

Nov 30, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Experts say Ottawa Senators Uber video raises privacy concerns

A secretly recorded video depicting NHL players venting about team personnel matters illustrates exactly why everyone from governments to companies need to get more proactive about privacy, industry experts said Tuesday.

Nov 6, 2018 4:09 PM Read more >

Alberta RCMP officer charged with assault, mischief in alleged break and enter

TOFIELD, Alta. — A Mountie stationed in a community east of Edmonton faces assault and mischief charges following an alleged break and enter.

Nov 6, 2018 4:07 PM Read more >

Estranged Alberta NDP backbencher to quit politics after next election

EDMONTON — Estranged Alberta NDP backbencher Robyn Luff says she won’t run in the spring election and won’t be crossing the floor to join another party in the meantime.

Nov 6, 2018 4:05 PM Read more >

Calgary 2026 Olympic Games bid survives city council vote on plebiscite

CALGARY — A potential Calgary bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games survived a city council vote Wednesday, when a motion leading to the cancellation of an upcoming plebiscite did not pass.

Oct 31, 2018 9:59 PM Read more >

Calgary city council to vote on killing bid for 2026 Winter Games

CALGARY — A Calgary bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games appears virtually dead unless a financial rabbit is pulled out of a hat.

Oct 30, 2018 4:44 PM Read more >