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Cochrane RCMP investigating assault along Bragg Creek ski trail

Cochrane RCMP investigating assault along Bragg Creek ski trail

The suspect is described as having a light complexion, standing approximately 5'9" with an average build. He had grey stubble on his face and was last seen wearing a blue and white ski jacket and a grey toque.
Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

OTTAWA — The Canadian government's approach to universal dental care should include preserving private dental insurance programs and using existing clinics should be part of the Canadian government's approach to universal dental care, the Canadian De
MPs want to see Google in the hot seat for blocking news access to some Canadians

MPs want to see Google in the hot seat for blocking news access to some Canadians

OTTAWA — Some members of Parliament want to see Google in the hot seat over the tech company's move to temporarily block news access to some of its Canadian users.
Canadian economy slowed by more than expected in Q4, contracted in December

Canadian economy slowed by more than expected in Q4, contracted in December

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy ended 2022 with a deeper slowdown than anticipated amid higher interest rates but appears to have gained momentum at the start of the new year.
Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything else

Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything else

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative Party government has moved on a proposal to split wildlife management responsibilities in the province, creating a new department of hunting and fishing in the Forestry, Parks and Tourism Ministry.
WestJet customers offered 7.5-hour bus ride to destination after flight cancelled

WestJet customers offered 7.5-hour bus ride to destination after flight cancelled

WestJet customers were rebooked on a seven-and-a-half-hour bus trip from Calgary to Regina after their afternoon flight was cancelled Sunday.
Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa

Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the new health funding deal with the federal government will dovetail with provincial reforms to the system.
Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break

Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break

EDMONTON — Oilpatch support for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's agenda ballooned after she won her party's leadership and put the so-called RStar program — a plan to give tax breaks to energy companies for fulfilling cleanup work they are already ob
Alberta set to deliver final budget before expected provincial election in May

Alberta set to deliver final budget before expected provincial election in May

EDMONTON — It’s budget day in Alberta — the last before an expected provincial election in May. Finance Minister Travis Toews is to unfurl the spending document as the legislature begins its spring sitting.
Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa

Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the new health funding deal with the federal government will dovetail with provincial reforms to the system.
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