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Alberta police dog retires after six years of service with the police force

Alberta police dog retires after six years of service with the police force

Alberta police dog ready to retire into pet life.
Canada’s medical cannabis system changed but didn’t disappear after recreational legalization

Canada’s medical cannabis system changed but didn’t disappear after recreational legalization

Between June 2018 and December 2022, the number of registered patients fell 32 per cent, while product sales fell 29 per cent. Some people thought the medical cannabis system had failed or become obsolete.
Alberta whisky named 'Best in Class' in Canada

Alberta whisky named 'Best in Class' in Canada

The 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition has named a whisky made at a Southern Alberta distillery as Canada’s best.
RCMP seek help to identify Cross Iron mall robbery suspect

RCMP seek help to identify Cross Iron mall robbery suspect

Airdrie Rural RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying a robbery suspect and his associates. On Oct. 2, 2024, at 3:42 p.m., an attempted armed robbery occurred at CrossIron Mills Mall, near entrance 3.
'Sleeping with an elephant:' What will a Republican or Democrat win mean for Canada?

'Sleeping with an elephant:' What will a Republican or Democrat win mean for Canada?

Pierre Trudeau famously described living next to the United States as "sleeping with an elephant," a sentiment his son is intimately aware of amid this year’s tumultuous and polarized American election.
CKUA fundraiser seeks support to reach $1 million goal

CKUA fundraiser seeks support to reach $1 million goal

The donor-supported radio station kicks off its 10-day annual on-air fundraiser on Saturday, October 17.
Five things on proposed landmark $32.5-billion tobacco deal

Five things on proposed landmark $32.5-billion tobacco deal

Three tobacco giants are set to pay out roughly $32.5 billion in a landmark deal that would settle decades of litigation with provinces and individual smokers and their families.
Feds, province pledge $5.5 million toward Jasper's tourism recovery

Feds, province pledge $5.5 million toward Jasper's tourism recovery

The federal government has pledged $3 million, and the Alberta government is contributing $2.5 million.
PHOTOS: NHL's Calgary Flames hit the ice in Canmore

PHOTOS: NHL's Calgary Flames hit the ice in Canmore

The Calgary Flames practiced at the Canmore Recreation Centre in Canmore.
Northern Alberta abstract artist named Alberta Artist-in-Residence

Northern Alberta abstract artist named Alberta Artist-in-Residence

Samantha Williams-Chapelsky, a renowned landscape artist from St. Albert, will be the province's cultural ambassador for the next year.
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