Category Archives: Alberta
Family of 9-year-old Calgary girl who died after car crash ‘crushed’ by the loss
The family of the nine-year-old Calgary girl, Victoria Desjardins, who died after a Boxing Day car wreck says they're "absolutely crushed" by the loss."We are completely overwhelmed with grief and utt...
Dec 30, 2024
Multi-vehicle crash in Calgary kills nine-year-old child on Boxing Day; police
Calgary police say a nine-year-old girl died after a multi-vehicle collision that happened on the morning of Boxing Day.Police responded to reports of a pharmacy robbery at Pharmasave Millrise at arou...
Dec 27, 2024

'Failure is not an option': Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety
This year, Kim Stark's kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree.Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars - things her three young daughters h...
Dec 27, 2024

'Failure is not an option': Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety
JASPER, ALTA. - This year, Kim Stark's kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree. Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars - things her three ...
Dec 27, 2024

Beware the holiday investment scam
Avoid getting scammed this holiday season by using caution and following the tips below, provided by the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region's Integrated Market Enforcement Team and Provincial Fede...
Dec 24, 2024

AHS Toys for Tickets campaign a success with over 1,150 donations
Many children across Alberta will have a new toy under the tree this Christmas.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has wrapped up its Toys for Tickets campaign, which saw people donate new, unopened toys in...
Dec 24, 2024

Canada's chief actuary report at odds with Alberta's pension plan estimate
EDMONTON - A report from Canada's chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension Plan's assets that the province has argued it should get if it were to le...
Dec 23, 2024

Alberta Premier makes Taxpayers Federation's 'Nice List'
Danielle Smith will not be receiving a lump of coal for Christmas, despite her government's efforts to allow for new coal mines.The Canadian Taxpayer's Federation (CTF) has made its annual Naughty and...
Dec 23, 2024

Advocates cry foul as Alberta replaces funding model for anti-homelessness agencies
A former president of the Calgary Homeless Foundation says he is deeply concerned by the Alberta government's recent decision to overhaul the funding scheme for organizations providing services to hom...
Dec 23, 2024

Canada Post employees working to deliver Christmas parcels
Canada Post says they're working hard to deliver parcels before Christmas following the end of the strike.They've processed the parcels that were held in the system and expect a significant portion of...
Dec 21, 2024