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Fundraising questions raised as Kenney, UCP delegates prepare for annual meeting

Fundraising questions raised as Kenney, UCP delegates prepare for annual meeting

Kenney, asked about Guthrie’s allegations, said it’s not unusual for some delegates, such as young people, to receive financial support to help them attend the meetings.
Alberta announces $21.5 million to aid homeless, other vulnerable residents

Alberta announces $21.5 million to aid homeless, other vulnerable residents

There are about 2,800 people in the Alberta capital experiencing homelessness — double the number it was in 2019, said the organization Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Edmonton.
DeWinton storytellers share stories of cowboy life

DeWinton storytellers share stories of cowboy life

Lorne and Diane Maull have assembled another compendium of stories from their years of ranching life, Tall in the Saddle III: Cowboys, Buffalo Dust, and the Open Range.
B.C. shares new photos of devastation on Coquihalla Highway

B.C. shares new photos of devastation on Coquihalla Highway

It's unknown when Highway 5 will reopen to motorists.
Trans Mountain pipeline still out of commission

Trans Mountain pipeline still out of commission

Expansion work continues in areas not impacted by the extreme weather.
Province tables extended producer responsibility law

Province tables extended producer responsibility law

Paves way for cheaper, more effective recycling, say experts
Bow Valley wolf pup killed on train tracks

Bow Valley wolf pup killed on train tracks

“We seem to be in this tug of war with CP rail over the concept of shareholder value and the push for longer, faster trains while conveniently ignoring the collateral damage of the impact of those decisions.”
B.C. formally requests federal military support in flood response

B.C. formally requests federal military support in flood response

Canadian Air Force assets have already been involved in rescues over the past two days, including at Highway 7 in Agassiz where hundreds were trapped between two slides.
Studies to examine COVID vaccine's impact on menstrual cycle

Studies to examine COVID vaccine's impact on menstrual cycle

There is a dearth of information on women's health and vaccination, but COVID might change at least one aspect
Hiring? Province relaunches Jobs Now funding with new requirements

Hiring? Province relaunches Jobs Now funding with new requirements

Businesses can now apply for the second phase of the grant program
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