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Youth pleads guilty to assault with a weapon

Youth pleads guilty to assault with a weapon

A youth who threatened a driver with a knife at an ESSO station in Northern Alberta will serve 18-months of probation which will allow them to get mental-health counselling
New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since 'Freedom Convoy'

New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — The Canadian Border Services Agency is improving the perimeter fences, gate controls and road infrastructure at 11 border crossings between the United States and Canada
Dr. Tyler White Was Destined To Be A Leader In Health Services For His Nation

Dr. Tyler White Was Destined To Be A Leader In Health Services For His Nation

Tyler White has passionately served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Siksika Health Services, a second-generation Senior Manager of his Tribe, for the past twenty-three years.
‘Oh my God. You’re my son’: B.C. mom reunited with son 50 years after Sixties Scoop

‘Oh my God. You’re my son’: B.C. mom reunited with son 50 years after Sixties Scoop

A DNA test and Facebook groups helped an Indigenous man taken from his parents finally find his biological family.
PHOTOS: Surfin' Kananaskis Country style

PHOTOS: Surfin' Kananaskis Country style

Surfers taking to the waves in Kananaskis Country - PHOTOS
Should you pay for cloud storage? What you need to know before you decide

Should you pay for cloud storage? What you need to know before you decide

Young Canadians need to ask the right questions before signing up for Cloud storage, experts say.
Westlock duo earns gold medal at provincial pickleball championships

Westlock duo earns gold medal at provincial pickleball championships

Westlock’s Vance and Wendi Nakonechny are pickleball champions in the 50-55 age category at the 2023 Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships
Person dies on cycling path in Banff National Park

Person dies on cycling path in Banff National Park

One person has died on a popular cycling path in Banff National Park Saturday morning (Sept. 2).
Review finds at least 120 CRA employees claimed COVID benefits while employed

Review finds at least 120 CRA employees claimed COVID benefits while employed

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 120 people have been fired for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit while employed there.
Okotoks-based drone operator lends a wing to fight wildfires

Okotoks-based drone operator lends a wing to fight wildfires

An Alberta drone expert is bringing new technology to bear against wildfires. 
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