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As Canada Pension Plan aims to go net-zero, one of its investment managers sits on oil company board opposed to emissions cap

As Canada Pension Plan aims to go net-zero, one of its investment managers sits on oil company board opposed to emissions cap

“You can’t have a director that has those legal obligations to different entities: one that is lighting the world on fire and the other that is supposed to be protecting our retirement security 30, 40, 50 years down the road from now,” said Patrick DeRochie of Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Climate Health. 
Homeless man living in rural Alberta town says he longs for a home

Homeless man living in rural Alberta town says he longs for a home

James, homeless for several years, opened up about the emotional toll of life on the streets and his longing for the comforts of home, family, and friendship.
Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

As provinces across Canada have announced their increased support of fertility services, one Airdrie woman hopes to see Alberta build a provincial support program.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

Experian shares seven actionable tips to avoid scams and protect personal information this holiday season.
Alberta animator adds finishing touches to holiday movie, Red One

Alberta animator adds finishing touches to holiday movie, Red One

Dee Orriss slowly climbs ladder of success at Sony Pictures Imageworks
RCMP say Fort McMurray man with history of U of A harassment convictions has been arrested

RCMP say Fort McMurray man with history of U of A harassment convictions has been arrested

Wood Buffalo RCMP reported late Saturday afternoon that 40 year old Faton Miftari had been located and arrested without incident.
Former Lake Louise Ski Resort CFO sent to prison, fined for tax evasion

Former Lake Louise Ski Resort CFO sent to prison, fined for tax evasion

The former chief financial officer of Lake Louise Ski Resort was sentenced to a year in jail and fined $106,000 for not paying taxes on money he embezzled from the popular ski resort in Banff National Park.
Alberta poet writes novel-in-verse on eating disorders

Alberta poet writes novel-in-verse on eating disorders

Former City of St. Albert Poet Laureate Lauren Seal borrows a slice of her experiences to write an emotionally powerful story for youth
Alberta track athlete named Canadian University Athlete of the Year

Alberta track athlete named Canadian University Athlete of the Year

Earlier this month, Airdrie-born track athlete Sienna MacDonald was awarded with the prestigious Fred Tees Memorial Trophy for Canadian University Athlete of the Year.
The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes

The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes

VRAI shares what the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings mean, plus tips to choose the best one for your partner.
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