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Trudeau chides Smith for pension exit debate, promises to defend stability of CPP

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Liberal government would fight any actions that threaten the stability of the Canada Pension Plan.

Oct 18, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices.

Oct 18, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

Compromising photos spur spike in extortion cases: Okotoks RCMP

An increase in the online sharing of compromising photos among youth has given rise to an alarming increase in extortion cases, according to Okotoks RCMP.

Oct 18, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative

EDMONTON — The board of the Canada Pension Plan says Alberta’s consultation with its citizens on quitting the CPP is not a straightforward fact-finding exercise but rather a biased manipulation of public opinion.

Oct 18, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Albertans can participate in pension plan town halls this November

“During each town hall, the pension engagement panel will dial up people in specific regions of the province to ask them to participate in an evening discussion."

Oct 17, 2023 5:49 PM Read more >

GoFundMe started after alpacas, dog lost in barn fire in Southern Alberta

A GoFundMe has been started following a fire at Prairie Spirit Alpacas that destroyed a barn and killed several animals on Oct. 11.

Oct 17, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Albertan nominated for Grammy

Airdrie's Kyle McKearney has been nominated for a Grammy award in the "Best Regional Roots Music Album" category.

Oct 17, 2023 4:14 PM Read more >

Fair pumpkin drop smashes gourds into demolished car

The pumpkin drop at the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival was once again a highlight of the weekend.

Oct 17, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Airdrie child dies following drowning incident on Oct. 3

Four-year-old boy dies following drowning incident in Airdrie several weeks ago

Oct 17, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

Airdrie man who killed his mother granted more freedom by Alberta Review Board

Airdrie's Alexander Thorpe, who was found not criminally responsible for the killing of his mother due to a mental disorder, has been granted more freedom, including trips to Calgary.

Oct 17, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >