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Local MPs voice concerns over Bill C-10

Local MPs voice concerns over Bill C-10

Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs and Fort McMurray-Cold Lake MP David Yurdiga have expressed their concerns over the federal government's Bill C-10.
Grizzly bear struck by vehicle on Highway 40

Grizzly bear struck by vehicle on Highway 40

“We can’t really control what bears do, but we can control what we do— We can try and ensure that the roads, the corridors and the parks are as safe as possible for the wildlife.”
Hinshaw announces new COVID-19 quarantine rules for vaccinated Albertans

Hinshaw announces new COVID-19 quarantine rules for vaccinated Albertans

Hinshaw said people who have been fully vaccinated for at least two weeks no longer need to isolate as long as they don't show symptoms.
HBO’s The Last of Us looking to southern Alberta for talent

HBO’s The Last of Us looking to southern Alberta for talent

A major television production is looking to Okotoks and area for talent. Producers of HBO’s episodic adaptation of game The Last of Us have put out casting calls in Okotoks, High River, Fort MacLeod, and Llethbridge areas for extras.
'Absolutely beautiful': Albertans line up at U.S. border for COVID-19 vaccinations

'Absolutely beautiful': Albertans line up at U.S. border for COVID-19 vaccinations

Albertans who attend the clinic are given exemptions from having to quarantine for 14 days. They line up in their cars, drive through a loop that takes them just across the border, receive their shots through the window, are monitored for 15 minutes and return home.
Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining

Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining

"More than 90 per cent of respondents felt there are areas of the province that are not appropriate for coal exploration and development," say the survey results released late Monday.
Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension

Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension

"Our government promised Albertans that we would fully investigate the widely reported foreign-funded campaign to landlock our resources and we are committed to fulfilling that promise."
A go-to resource for the prairie gardener

A go-to resource for the prairie gardener

Calgary authors create practical gardening series on seeds, veggies, pests and small spaces.
Calgary mayoralty candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

Calgary mayoralty candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

Johnston's lawyer asked the court if his client's interim release would preclude him from continuing to campaign for mayor. He was assured it would not.
Grizzly bear struck by vehicle appears to be doing well

Grizzly bear struck by vehicle appears to be doing well

As if bear 152's day wasn’t bad enough after getting hit by a truck, she was then observed later that evening fleeing down Highway 40 with a large male grizzly bear in hot pursuit.
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