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Worker dead after truck crashes into Fort McMurray pizza restaurant

Worker dead after truck crashes into Fort McMurray pizza restaurant

A woman working in an Alberta pizza restaurant has died after police say a pickup truck smashed into the building. RCMP say it happened just before the lunch hour on Saturday at the Boston Pizza in Fort McMurray.
Alberta's professional soccer team wins Canadian Premier League title 2-1 Saturday

Alberta's professional soccer team wins Canadian Premier League title 2-1 Saturday

Cavalry FC win North Star Cup over the Hamilton Forge FC in front of over 7,000 fans at Spruce Meadows, south of Calgary
The Royal Canadian Legion turns to Amazon for annual poppy campaign boost

The Royal Canadian Legion turns to Amazon for annual poppy campaign boost

The Royal Canadian Legion says a new partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon is helping boost its veterans' fund, and will hopefully expand its donor base in the digital world. Since the Oct. 25 launch of its Amazon.
Northern Alberta shelter using donated pumpkins to make puree for animals with upset tummies

Northern Alberta shelter using donated pumpkins to make puree for animals with upset tummies

The Lac La Biche Regional Humane Society started the initiative last year whereby community residents donate pumpkins to the shelter.
The upside of adversity: Children learn resilience from coping with difficulties

The upside of adversity: Children learn resilience from coping with difficulties

Treating all adversity as inherently negative does a disservice to children and their ability to develop adaptive coping mechanisms that can protect them in future cases of adversity.
Canadian Premier League wants to expand by two teams in 2026

Canadian Premier League wants to expand by two teams in 2026

The Canadian Premier League intends to expand by two teams in 2026. The league is in discussions with groups in Edmonton, Laval, Que., Kelowna, B.C., Kitchener, Waterloo and Windsor, Ont.
Peoples two favourite drinks meet at St. Alberta craft brewery and roastery

Peoples two favourite drinks meet at St. Alberta craft brewery and roastery

Endeavour Brewing just north of Edmonton is a roastery and craft brewery.
Alberta therapy dog helps seniors and students in Edmonton

Alberta therapy dog helps seniors and students in Edmonton

Kianna Rauscher and her dog Leo are volunteers with the MacEwan University Pets Assisting with Student Success (PAWSS) program.
Northern Alberta teacher charged with sexual offences facing new charges

Northern Alberta teacher charged with sexual offences facing new charges

Janelle Arnold, a Bonnyville elementary teacher charged with sexual offences, has now been charged with failing to comply with a release order, after allegedly contacting youths in New Zealand.
Albertans ride out hurricane in Cuba with other Canadians

Albertans ride out hurricane in Cuba with other Canadians

An Okotoks couple avoided the worst of hurricane Rafael in Cuba while vacationing near Varadero.
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