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Northern Alberta contractors still waiting for full payment on Tim Horton's build

A contractor who says he hasn't been been fully paid for paving at Lac La Biche's new Tim Hortons said he thought about digging up his work.

May 1, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Ontario artist creates huge snowshoe art piece in Banff snow

The Showshoe Art Guy is leaving people awestruck with his design in Banff

May 1, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Edmonton suspect guilty on six charges in Southern Alberta home invasion

Armin Babic was found guilty on six charges following a 2019 home invasion robbery where a firearm was used

Apr 30, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Poilievre kicked out of Commons after calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "wacko"

Testy exchanges between the prime minister and his chief opponent ended with the Opposition leader and one of his MPs being ejected from the House of Commons on Tuesday

Apr 30, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

Heavy snow dump brings high avalanche hazard to Kananaskis Country

Avalanche Canada is asking outdoor enthusiasts to avoid the Kananaskis Country backcountry until the high hazard has diminished.

Apr 30, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Calgary judge rules class-action defamation lawsuit against Catholic priest can proceed

A Calgary judge has struck down a motion seeking to block a class-action defamation lawsuit launched by residential school survivors against the Catholic Church and a priest who denied the existence of unmarked graves on the grounds of former residential schools.

Apr 30, 2024 1:42 PM Read more >

Aerial artist performs against icy backdrop of Canadian Rockies in short film

Aerial artist's niche is performing in the frozen places of the Rocky Mountains in the middle of winter, so a typical performance takes place between -10 C and -15 C.

Apr 30, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

World's largest organic mushroom grower looking for water

Highline Mushrooms, north of Calgary, has 10 truck deliveries of water everyday and is asking the county north of Calgary to help them meet their water needs.

Apr 30, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

'We are serious': Alberta government's master plan to expand rail passenger service

CALGARY — The Alberta government has announced a master plan aimed at increasing passenger rail service in the province. But at this point it could be decades if and when the finished product comes to fruition.

Apr 29, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Alberta senior charged with attempted murder not fit to stand trial

A 73-year-old Alberta woman charged with the attempted murder of her husband is not fit to stand trial rules judge.

Apr 29, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >