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Alberta football player only Canadian invited to Indigenous Bowl

Alberta football player only Canadian invited to Indigenous Bowl

Airdrie teen Keilan Thompson made history as the sole Canadian player selected to participate in the prestigious Indigenous Bowl, held at the Saboba Indian Reservation in California.
Calgary massage therapist charged with choking assault

Calgary massage therapist charged with choking assault

A Calgary massage therapist, Lev Borthsov, 61, has been charged with one count of assault by choking. 
Uncertainty looms over the future of Calgary Metropolitan Region Board

Uncertainty looms over the future of Calgary Metropolitan Region Board

The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board has several options on the table, including dissolution, when it reconvenes in early 2025.
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

The greatest increase in burn severity days was recorded in an area covering northern Quebec and an area covering Northwest Territories, northwest Alberta and northeast British Columbia.
Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in B.C.

Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in B.C.

A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays.
Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December.
Skijordue event moving to Calgary

Skijordue event moving to Calgary

Previously held in Millarville and DeWinton, and known for fondue and cheesy outfits, Skijordue is moving its banner event to a new location this year.
This new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss

This new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss

People should consider weight- and body-neutral resolutions that prioritize how we feel and function in our bodies and minds, and take a more holistic view of health.
Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023: report

Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023: report

Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023 from salaries, bonuses and other compensation, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

Alberta’s electricity “rate of last resort” starts today, replacing the province’s previous default rate for consumers who don't have a contract. The rate is set at about 12 cents per kilowatt hour until 2027.
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