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Airdrie BMX racer excited to compete for Team Canada this season

Airdrie BMX racer excited to compete for Team Canada this season

A Southern Alberta teen is excited to be racing for the National BMX team. “I think I cried a bit – just tears of happiness because oh my goodness, I had finally made it,” said 16-year-old Abygale Reeve, of Airdrie.
Calgary's Top 7 over 70 impressive at any age

Calgary's Top 7 over 70 impressive at any age

You've probably heard of the top 40 over 40, but a Calgary group has named their top 7 over 70 - an impressive group who haven't let aging slow them down.
Continuing care changes include enhanced oversight: Alberta Health minister

Continuing care changes include enhanced oversight: Alberta Health minister

New legislation includes a provision giving the government the ability to impose administrative monetary penalties if an operator or provider is not compliant with minimum requirements
Kenney continues fight against federal carbon tax

Kenney continues fight against federal carbon tax

UCP will introduce a motion in the legislature Monday to make plea to feds not to increase carbon tax on April 1.
Canada the first country to celebrate Year of the Garden

Canada the first country to celebrate Year of the Garden

The 2022 Year of the Garden celebration kicked off the first day of spring – March 20.
Parks Canada planning massive fireguards

Parks Canada planning massive fireguards

Parks Canada is taking steps to protect communities in the Bow Valley of Banff National Park from out-of-control wildfires.
STARS podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon, and Spotify

STARS podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon, and Spotify

Mission Ready is a podcast that takes listeners deep inside some of STARS's most harrowing and fascinating missions.
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
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