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St. Albert brothers set to represent province at Indigenous games

St. Albert brothers set to represent province at Indigenous games

“I’m ridiculously proud of our boys,” said Krystal Gray. “They have put so much time into their sports and love what they do. Being able to represent their culture and play on Team Alberta is an amazing feat and we couldn’t be prouder of this accomplishment and the people they are becoming.”
'It is your new normal': Canada's aging work force root of national labour shortage

'It is your new normal': Canada's aging work force root of national labour shortage

CALGARY — When Dan Gallagher looks around his company, he sees a lot of retirement parties in his future. While it's not something he formally tracks, the CEO of Mikisew Group — a Fort McMurray, Alta.
Two Cochrane wildlife photographers make short list for international competition

Two Cochrane wildlife photographers make short list for international competition

Cochrane photographers and good friends Jo-Anne Oucharek and Jacquie Matechuk went on the same trip to Alaska this fall.
County seeking to enshrine recreational access rights to local waterbodies

County seeking to enshrine recreational access rights to local waterbodies

Rocky View County (RVC) council is hoping to enshrine recreational access rights to local waterbodies and river systems in its road allowance policies moving forward.
Rocky View County reminding residents to be on guard against avian flu

Rocky View County reminding residents to be on guard against avian flu

Rocky View County (RVC) has confirmed it has had two reported cases of avian flu this year, and is reminding local residents the disease is still circulating in the area.
Silver for Canmore speed skater at Calgary world cup

Silver for Canmore speed skater at Calgary world cup

Canmore's Connor Howe snagged a silver medal in the first of back-to-back speed skating world cups in Calgary.
Handmade holiday cards are gifts in themselves; some tips

Handmade holiday cards are gifts in themselves; some tips

Around this time of year, Rose Keiko Higa often finds herself making holiday cards for family and friends.
This Green House: Windows and Doors

This Green House: Windows and Doors

They’re big, leaky holes. Plug them to save money.
Canadians have fewer paid vacation days than other countries, survey shows

Canadians have fewer paid vacation days than other countries, survey shows

In countries like France, employees have 30 days of paid annual leave.
Alberta NDP says premier's rejection of federal authority lays separation groundwork

Alberta NDP says premier's rejection of federal authority lays separation groundwork

EDMONTON — Alberta’s NDP Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith's comments rejecting the legitimacy of the federal government betray her unspoken plan to lay the groundwork for eventual separation.
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