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New bill would let Canadians to pass citizenship rights down to children born abroad

New bill would let Canadians to pass citizenship rights down to children born abroad

OTTAWA — A new government bill tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday would allow Canadians to pass citizenship rights down to their children born outside the country — a move that would add an unknown number of new citizens.
Northern Alberta Sony-signed singer shoots music video in Saddle Lake

Northern Alberta Sony-signed singer shoots music video in Saddle Lake

Tia Wood recently filmed a music video in her hometown at Saddle Lake. The video is for her debut single with Sony Music called “Dirt Roads,” a song about longing for home.
Jasper townsite waiving parking fees for Indigenous peoples

Jasper townsite waiving parking fees for Indigenous peoples

"This decision would extend a privilege enjoyed by Jasper residents to all Indigenous peoples of Canada."
WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag

WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines has plans to soon introduce a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag.
Multiple summer closures planned for Grassi Lakes in Kananaskis

Multiple summer closures planned for Grassi Lakes in Kananaskis

Temporary closures at the Grassi Lakes trail and day-use area will take place May 21 to July 31.
Teen stabbed in neck and killed during dog walk with mom in Edmonton

Teen stabbed in neck and killed during dog walk with mom in Edmonton

A man is in custody after the deadly attack of a 15-year-old St. Albert boy
Ecojustice wants environmental assessment on Northern Alberta carbon capture project

Ecojustice wants environmental assessment on Northern Alberta carbon capture project

Ecojustice says that an EIA is essential to the project as a whole than in segments – called project splitting – because it would consider all impacts of the project together.
Dangerous offender last seen in Calgary could be in Saskatchewan: RCMP

Dangerous offender last seen in Calgary could be in Saskatchewan: RCMP

A dangerous offender wanted in Alberta on a Canada-wide warrant may be in North Battleford or Saskatoon but his current whereabouts are unknown, say police.
The sustainable gardening book for Albertans to read next

The sustainable gardening book for Albertans to read next

Alberta gardener shares tips on how to grow a bountiful garden in a short growing season.
Ransomware group says it will release stolen London Drugs data if it doesn't get $25M in 48 hours

Ransomware group says it will release stolen London Drugs data if it doesn't get $25M in 48 hours

Shawnigan Lake-based threat analyst Brett Callow said his cybersecurity company was aware of the demand “almost immediately” due to trackers on the dark net
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