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5 things to know from Prince Harry's day in court

5 things to know from Prince Harry's day in court

LONDON (AP) — It was a rare sight — a senior British royal testifying in a court of law . What Prince Harry said , both during cross-examination in the witness box Tuesday and in his written witness statement, was just as unusual.
Celebrate every season in the Alberta kitchen

Celebrate every season in the Alberta kitchen

It's a love letter to the foods and food producers of Alberta, as well as a call to cook and eat local whenever possible.
France's spectacular abbey Mont-Saint-Michel celebrates 1,000th birthday

France's spectacular abbey Mont-Saint-Michel celebrates 1,000th birthday

PARIS (AP) — France’s beloved abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel has reached a ripe old age. It's been 1,000 years since the laying of its first stone.
Is it real or made by AI? Europe wants a label for that as it fights disinformation

Is it real or made by AI? Europe wants a label for that as it fights disinformation

LONDON (AP) — The European Union is pushing online platforms like Google and Meta to step up the fight against false information by adding labels to text, photos and other content generated by artificial intelligence , a top official said Monday.
GALLERY: Okotoks soap box racers tear up Crystal Ridge

GALLERY: Okotoks soap box racers tear up Crystal Ridge

One hundred children took part in the 33rd annual Rotary Club of Okotoks Soap Box Derby on June 3.
How to keep your kids safe at the pool, beach and cottage this summer

How to keep your kids safe at the pool, beach and cottage this summer

The season for pool parties, beach excursions and trips to the cottage has begun. Sadly, some of these events turn tragic each year and drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years old in Canada.
Amount of warming triggering carbon dioxide in air hits new peak, growing at near-record fast rate

Amount of warming triggering carbon dioxide in air hits new peak, growing at near-record fast rate

The cause of global warming is showing no signs of slowing as heat-trapping carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere increased to record highs in its annual Spring peak, jumping at one of the fastest rates on record, officials announced Monday.
Twitter executive responsible for content safety resigns after Elon Musk criticism

Twitter executive responsible for content safety resigns after Elon Musk criticism

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained about the platform’s handling of posts about transgender topics.
Four tips for a bee-friendly yard

Four tips for a bee-friendly yard

The powerful pollinators are essential to our agricultural ecosystems — here are a few things you can do right in your own backyard to ensure they thrive.
Government partners with Rainbow Railroad agency to seek out LGBTQ refugees

Government partners with Rainbow Railroad agency to seek out LGBTQ refugees

OTTAWA — Canada has partnered with a non-profit to seek out LGBTQ people fleeing violence all over the world and refer them to Canada as government-assisted refugees.
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