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Saskatchewan's last independent watch repairman closing shop after 60 years

Jack Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Watch, Clock & Jewelery Repair & Coins in the City Square Mall’s lower level, began his career in 1965 at 25 years old. He is closing his doors on Friday, Dec. 29.

Dec 30, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Amid push for EV adoption, pickup trucks are the next frontier

Canadians don't yet have many electric trucks to choose from, with only the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T pickups. General Motors and Ram are both expected to join the range in 2024.

Dec 30, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Most British Columbians thirsty for the NBA's return to Vancouver, says polling

About 60 per cent of respondents believe bringing back pro basketball to Vancouver is a good idea, according to a Research Co. survey.

Dec 30, 2023 11:48 AM Read more >

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to launch sweeping health-delivery changes in 2024

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is set to take scalpel and bone saw to Alberta's $17-billion health-delivery system in 2024, while simultaneously scrambling to keep and find more family doctors.

Dec 30, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Alberta Christmas baby had baby this Christmas

Alberta resident Deleen Sawchyn delivered a healthy baby girl Christmas Day - on her 27th birthday

Dec 29, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest suspect in northern Alberta homicide after weeks-long search

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Mounties have ended a weeks-long search for a man wanted in a killing in northern Alberta. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded Dec. 5 to a firearms complaint in the community, 60 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.

Dec 29, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Society going ahead with restoration of 110-year-old Alberta church destroyed by arson

Community group meets to discuss ways they can restore the historic building which was the victim of arson

Dec 29, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

St. Albert was an early adopter of electric buses, but found lifespan shorter than expected

“It's disappointing that [the buses] didn't live up to the hype,” said Coun. Wes Brodhead.

Dec 29, 2023 8:50 AM Read more >

Man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake wasn't a risk-taker, says friend

An Edmonton man who died with his wife and eight-year-old son after their utility terrain vehicle went into a lake wasn't the kind of person to put his family at risk, says a friend.

Dec 28, 2023 2:25 PM Read more >

Two charged with armed robbery in Smoky Lake carjacking

Vehicle taken at gunpoint

Dec 28, 2023 12:17 PM Read more >