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A step in the right direction, Cold Lake women's shelter breaks ground on $30 million facility

A step in the right direction, Cold Lake women's shelter breaks ground on $30 million facility

A new 50,000 square ft. four-story building will more than double Stepping Stones Crisis Centre’s shelter bed capacity and intake for second-stage housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence in northeastern Alberta.
Recycling 101 workshop offered for first time in Okotoks

Recycling 101 workshop offered for first time in Okotoks

Okotoks workshop and school program gives people the tools they need to adopt recycling habits in their daily lives.
Ottawa reveals conditions for allowing future fossil fuel subsidies

Ottawa reveals conditions for allowing future fossil fuel subsidies

"What we're eliminating are federal supports that are directed to the oil and gas sector and gives the oil and gas sector an economic advantage." 
Sundre residents face 22 charges after drug raid

Sundre residents face 22 charges after drug raid

Police began an investigation after receiving information that illegal drugs were being sold at a residence on 10th Avenue in Sundre
S&P/TSX composite up on energy gains Monday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up on energy gains Monday, U.S. markets also rise

The Canadian dollar traded for 75.92 cents US compared with 75.69 cents US on Friday.
Westlock County looks to municipal neighbours to combat catalytic converter thefts

Westlock County looks to municipal neighbours to combat catalytic converter thefts

Issue slated to be on agenda of Sept. 20 tri-council meeting
UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer

Wheat prices have risen more than 14% since Monday, when Russia pulled out of the grain deal, and corn prices are up more than 10%.
St. Albert is a summer destination worth discovering

St. Albert is a summer destination worth discovering

Thriving culture, outdoor pleasures, and friendly community bring a unique sparkle to Alberta's botanical arts city
'It's pretty sleepy': Calgary Heritage byelection to fill vacant Conservative seat

'It's pretty sleepy': Calgary Heritage byelection to fill vacant Conservative seat

"There hasn't been a whole lot going on. It's pretty sleepy. I expect it's going to be a low voter turnout."
Criminal trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King trial to begin in November

Criminal trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King trial to begin in November

He has been charged with mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling to disobey a court order and counselling to obstruct police in connection to his actions during the protest. 
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