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Trio nabbed in Olds RCMP drug, firearm bust

Drugs, guns, contraband tobacco and stolen property were all seized in an RCMP raid in Central Alberta last week

Apr 8, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Woman found safe following report of abduction late Sunday night in Saddle Lake

Police continue to look for a suspect in an alleged abduction Sunday in Northern Alberta.

Apr 8, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Father says 11-year-old boy felt safe with dogs before deadly attack in Edmonton home

The father of an 11-year-old boy killed in a dog attack in an Edmonton home says he never saw the two animals act aggressively towards people.

Apr 8, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

New book for Alberta author who rolls through life with a unique view

One of Canadian author Cole Nowicki's books is on the Instagram page of iconic skateboarder Tony Hawk.

Apr 7, 2024 5:44 PM Read more >

Government of Alberta invests $144,000 to boost Cold Lake regional airport

The Alberta government announced a $1.13 million investment to support the development of regional airports across the province.

Apr 7, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Plant-based milk helps Alberta woman shrink carbon footprint

Plant-based beverages greener, but can lack nutrition

Apr 7, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Alberta hockey player thrilled to face Crosby in first NHL game

St. Albert player makes NHL debut in Ottawa Senators win over Crosby's Penguins last month

Apr 7, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

Lightning-caused wildfires only accounted for 59% of Canada's 6,700 ignitions in 2023, but led to about 90% of the area burned, according to a pre-print study.

Apr 7, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Olds considering panhandling bylaw due to harassment complaints

Out-of-town panhandlers are said to be “taking advantage somewhat of the goodwill and the hospitality of people in rural communities”

Apr 6, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Carbon Tax protesters continue along Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary

Carbon tax protests continue along both sides of the Trans-Canada Highway in Southwest Alberta, well into the weekend of April 6.

Apr 6, 2024 4:35 PM Read more >