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Household spending in Alta. dropped twice the national average in 2021, survey

Household spending in Alta. dropped twice the national average in 2021, survey

From transportation to clothes to entertainment, Canadian households spent almost 3 per cent less on goods and services in 2021, according to Statistics Canada.
Think your family isn’t using AI? Think again

Think your family isn’t using AI? Think again

AI has been around a lot longer than you think. In fact, you probably use it more than you suspect.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, but hasn’t ruled out future rate hikes as price pressures remain high.
Canmore sharpshooter summits every visible peak in area

Canmore sharpshooter summits every visible peak in area

After three years, a Canmore resident summited every named and unnamed peak in the area - 94 in total
Northern Alberta man dies from injuries, police investigating homicide

Northern Alberta man dies from injuries, police investigating homicide

Injured man didn't regain consciousness, say police after being found unconscious and critically injured on Janvier property
'Inexplicable': Five people, including children, dead in Sault Ste. Marie shooting

'Inexplicable': Five people, including children, dead in Sault Ste. Marie shooting

The northern Ontario city of Sault Ste.
Some Northern Alberta hospitals grapple with service disruptions

Some Northern Alberta hospitals grapple with service disruptions

Provincial government says work is being done while Alberta NDP says not enough action is being taken.
Essential-only water use in Cochrane as reservoir hits critical level

Essential-only water use in Cochrane as reservoir hits critical level

Cochrane residents asked to not do non-essentials like laundry to conserve water, while Town deals with water reservoir crisis.
Albertan named MVP at International Wheelchair Rugby Cup

Albertan named MVP at International Wheelchair Rugby Cup

Okotoks' Zak Madell and Team Canada take silver in France
Distemper at Cold Lake shelter forces euthanization of all animals

Distemper at Cold Lake shelter forces euthanization of all animals

Animal vaccines are vital to reduce distemper outbreaks, say vets and shelter officials
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