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Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says it has asked for mediation to help bring an end to an eight-week long strike at its Vancouver refinery.

Nov 24, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Okotoks parents wrote complaint letter about charged hockey coach

After a difficult 2021-22 season, parents of the Rocky Mountain Raiders U18 AA team expressed concerns about inappropriate behaviour and lack of professionalism.

Nov 24, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Hwy 3 pedestrian crash claims the life of Crowsnest Pass woman

A 37-year-old woman from Blairmore, Alta. has died after being struck by a vehicle near the Burmis Tree late yesterday afternoon.

Nov 24, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada

OTTAWA — Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances.

Nov 24, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

An Air Canada flight out of Edmonton made 'emergency landing' at Vancouver airport

What happened on the flight?

Nov 24, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Edmonton paramedic believed killed in Ukraine was caring, humble: family

An Edmonton man was killed earlier this month while serving as a medic with the Ukrainian military, say family members who describe him as a caring and humble son, brother and husband.

Nov 24, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Canada's Drag Race Tour struts its way to Edmonton and Calgary

Tickets on sale for Feb. 25 Jubilee Auditorium show

Nov 24, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Woman accused of threatening to kill PM makes first court appearance

Marly Dansereau appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court Thursday.

Nov 24, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Alberta premier won't say why abandoning promised in-person CPP-exit consults

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won’t say what happened to her government’s promise to hold face-to-face meetings with citizens in December on quitting the Canada Pension Plan.

Nov 24, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Man charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of 18-year-old in Edmonton

Ryan Kovacs, 27, is also facing drug trafficking charges in St. Albert provincial court.

Nov 23, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >