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Canada beats Jamaica, officially qualifies for World Cup 2022

Canada beats Jamaica, officially qualifies for World Cup 2022

Team Canada's mens team is going to the World Cup!
Alberta sets sights on cryptocurrency 'Wild West,' aims to attract maverick companies

Alberta sets sights on cryptocurrency 'Wild West,' aims to attract maverick companies

Cryptocurrency has been described by some observers as a "Wild West," so it's no surprise that of all Canadian provinces, Alberta is the one that has set its sights on becoming a North American hub for the maverick industry.
Permanent repairs to fix flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway are coming

Permanent repairs to fix flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway are coming

The Coquihalla Highway will experience some traffic disruptions this summer while the Province proceeds with putting permanent fixes in place where the roadway was damaged by extensive flooding last November
Three-day polling day being looked at by Liberals

Three-day polling day being looked at by Liberals

Three days of voting is being looked at as part of the Liberal-NDP confidence and supply agreement. The announcement has caught Elections Canada off guard.
Family continues to seek answers following burial of young Lac La Biche woman

Family continues to seek answers following burial of young Lac La Biche woman

A Northern Indigenous family still seeking answers in their daughter's death. Police say the 21-year-old died of a drug overdose, but the investigation is ongoing. The family said they haven't seen her body since she passed away March 10.
VIDEO: Premier in Athabasca March 24 ahead of leadership review

VIDEO: Premier in Athabasca March 24 ahead of leadership review

Premier Jason Kenney was in Athabasca last week and answered question on UCP division, COVID vaccinations, and the war in Ukraine.
Ways buyers can protect themselves in competitive housing markets

Ways buyers can protect themselves in competitive housing markets

In red hot housing markets some homebuyers are having to forgo a house inspection, but there are ways to protect yourself from buying a surprise fixer-upper.
Unpaid oil and gas property taxes continue to climb

Unpaid oil and gas property taxes continue to climb

Since 2021, there has been a 3.3-per-cent increase in the overall amount of unpaid oil and gas taxes to Alberta municipalities despite rising oil prices.
Social media fundraiser for displaced Ukrainians will be held by Canadians and Europeans

Social media fundraiser for displaced Ukrainians will be held by Canadians and Europeans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is inviting musicians, actors, athletes, business leaders, politicians and anybody else so inclined to take part in a large-scale social media rally to help his besieged country.
Grassi Lakes, Goat Creek day-use areas closed for 2022 season for infrastructure improvements

Grassi Lakes, Goat Creek day-use areas closed for 2022 season for infrastructure improvements

Two popular hiking spots in Kananaskis Country will be closed this summer and $4 million collected from Kananaskis passes will be used to improve the areas. The work will result in the temporary closure of popular trails and climbing areas such as Ha Ling trail, Grassi Lakes trail and climbing area, East End of Rundle route and climbing area and Riders of Rohan Mountain bike trail.
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