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Canada's top central banker says the first of several rate hikes from the Bank of Canada is aimed at staving off a problematic economic scenario that could be more costly to households than the double...

MEDICINE HAT, AB -The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a property in Medicine Hat that was a magnet for violence and drug activity.The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sh...

CALGARY, AB - The provincial budget unveiled last month put a strong focus on health care, with the government committing over $3 billion towards the health care system.On Thursday, March 3, the provi...

A decision to lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta won't apply to the courts in the province. As of March 1, the Alberta government removed most of its pandemic restrictions, including the...

CALGARY, AB - The invasion of Ukraine appears to be having consequences for Calgarians of Russian descent.Calgary police say that there have been multiple reports from the public since Tuesday about w...

Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression can find a safe haven in Canada using expedited temporary visas for emergency travel, the federal government announced Thursday while it also ratcheted up the eco...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Transit is reviewing how customers pay for their ride.Public feedback is being sought on fare structure payment options. Starting January 1, 2023, the local transit network...

GRAND FORKS, AB - RCMP says that an incident involving a man from Lethbridge that "had the potential to get out of hand" has been resolved.Just after 5:20 am on Monday, February 28, Grand Forks RCMP w...

OTTAWA, ON - The Conservative Party of Canada will wait until September 10 to pick a new leader, providing more time for prospective candidates to mount their campaigns, including former Quebec premie...

SASKATOON, SK -- Shares in Canadian fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. have been soaring amid market worries that the war in Ukraine could exacerbate a global supply shortage.The Saskatoon-based company is...