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COVID vaccines saved 20M lives in 1st year, scientists say

Nearly 20 million lives were saved by COVID-19 vaccines during their first year, but even more deaths could have been prevented if international targets for the shots had been reached, researchers reported Thursday.

Jun 25, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

Cochrane native George Fox to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame

Alberta country music crooner George Fox will be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame this September in Calgary.

Jun 25, 2022 9:45 AM Read more >

Ex-CFL wide receiver Boden gets life for B.C. murder, no parole chance for 14 years

A British Columbia judge has sentenced a former Canadian Football League wide receiver convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend to life in prison, with no chance of parole for 14 years.

Jun 25, 2022 8:45 AM Read more >

Team effort saves osprey eggs from potential drowning on Kootenay Lake

KOOTENAY LAKE, B.C. — An osprey family will survive rising water on Kootenay Lake thanks to a community effort.

Jun 25, 2022 7:45 AM Read more >

Caution urged as Alberta enters storm season

The summer storm season is here. Are you ready?

Jun 25, 2022 6:45 AM Read more >

Alberta MLA charged and facing fines for breaching province's Health Information Act

An Alberta legislature member investigated by the RCMP after admitting to hacking into a government health website is being charged under the province's Health Information Act.

Jun 24, 2022 6:45 PM Read more >

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary rescues seven new wolfdogs, launches fundraiser

A Southern Alberta sanctuary has taken in seven more wolfdogs and needs over $60,000 to house and feed the rescued animals.

Jun 24, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

Extreme intoxication bill will become law after Senate, House expedite its passage

The Senate voted Thursday to rubber-stamp the government's extreme intoxication bill after the House of Commons rushed its passage yesterday.

Jun 24, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >

Airdrie RCMP seek help in finding missing person Donavan Isaak

RCMP are looking for the public's assistance in locating a Southern Alberta man missing since June 22.

Jun 24, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Canadian left-wing politicians decry Roe v. Wade ruling as anti-abortion group cheers

Canadian left-leaning politicians are decrying the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision, while a prominent anti-abortion group that holds sway within the Conservative membership is applauding the ruling.

Jun 24, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >