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Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

COCHRANE, ALBERTA — The lawyer for an Alberta man accused of killing a teenage girl in 1976 says the age of the case is causing a delay in getting access to evidence collected by prosecutors and police.
The Sugar War Gets Stickier

The Sugar War Gets Stickier

Public and Private Workers of Canada Local 8 president Adrian Soldera filed an application with the BC Labour Relations Board for the right to picket beverage maker Coca-Cola and wholesale giant Costco.
Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

OTTAWA — Health Canada has authorized an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax that targets the XBB.1.5 variant. The new vaccine is called Nuvaxovid and is approved for people 12 years of age and over.
Woman who used stolen vehicle from Westlock to ram police vehicle sentenced to two years

Woman who used stolen vehicle from Westlock to ram police vehicle sentenced to two years

Trina Mae Paul also pleaded guilty to possessing truck stolen from work site south of Barrhead County
Reward offered for dog stolen from Big Hill Springs Park

Reward offered for dog stolen from Big Hill Springs Park

On November 27, my dog, Dixie, was stolen from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park. Dixie is turning 3 on December 14 th and she is a Maremma and used as a livestock guardian at our farm.
This city has unveiled Canada's first electric fire truck

This city has unveiled Canada's first electric fire truck

It is Canada’s first-ever electric fire truck. In fact, it’s only the second one operating in North America.
Dec. 12 to be proclaimed Christine Sinclair day in B.C.

Dec. 12 to be proclaimed Christine Sinclair day in B.C.

Canadian women’s soccer star Christine Sinclair will play her last game representing the Canada Women’s National Soccer Team tonight at B.C. Place, which will be temporarily renamed Christine Sinclair Place.
Mastermind toys bought out, four Alberta stores to close

Mastermind toys bought out, four Alberta stores to close

TORONTO — Ailing toy retailer Mastermind GP Inc. says it has reached a deal to sell the bulk of its business to a company representing three big names in the Canadian retail world.
Minister sells crypto industry on Alberta’s orphaned gas wells

Minister sells crypto industry on Alberta’s orphaned gas wells

Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction and MLA for Morinville – St. Albert Dale Nally went to Texas for the 2023 North American Blockchain Summit
Alberta fires Chestermere councillors and managers, citing failure to fix dysfunction

Alberta fires Chestermere councillors and managers, citing failure to fix dysfunction

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has fired more than half the city councillors of a Calgary-area municipality, saying they failed to act on demands to fix their dysfunctional government.
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