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Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Communications Security Establishment: "We strongly caution Canadians to be aware of fraud and scams..."
Improperly disposed of aerosols likely cause of fire at Southern Alberta landfill

Improperly disposed of aerosols likely cause of fire at Southern Alberta landfill

Once crushed by landfill equipment, aerosol containers started to explode and ignite, prompting a response from three fire departments.
Man living in Britain returns to Alberta to look for answers in cousin’s death 65 years ago

Man living in Britain returns to Alberta to look for answers in cousin’s death 65 years ago

Nineteen-year-old Larry Bouvette died in apparent hit-and-run in Fawcett in October 1959 and his cousin travelled thousands of kilometres to try to get more information about what happened.
Alberta town asked to rename neighbourhood who's namesake was instrumental in residential school system

Alberta town asked to rename neighbourhood who's namesake was instrumental in residential school system

Bishop Vital Justin Grandin was instrumental in establishing Canada's residential school system and is the namesake for a community in St. Albert, Alberta.
One dead after SUV swerves to miss deer, hits semi on Northern Alberta highway

One dead after SUV swerves to miss deer, hits semi on Northern Alberta highway

The driver of an SUV passed away after colliding with an semi truck on Highway 63, approximately 170 kilometres north of Edmonton Sunday night.
5-year-old girl dies after canoe overturns on Alberta lake: RCMP

5-year-old girl dies after canoe overturns on Alberta lake: RCMP

Mounties in Alberta say a 5-year-old girl is dead after a canoe overturned on a lake west of Edmonton. RCMP say they received a report of a capsized watercraft on Wabamun Lake near the provincial campground just before 3 p.m.
Cement plant west of Calgary now burning construction material despite local concern

Cement plant west of Calgary now burning construction material despite local concern

Lafarge says there is no health risks associated with new facility burning shredded wood, non-recyclable plastics, asphalt roof shingles to replace fossil fuels for power production.
Indigenous population of incarcerated women still rising despite calls to action

Indigenous population of incarcerated women still rising despite calls to action

The percentage of Indigenous inmates in federal women’s prisons is rising and is 72.3 per cent in Edmonton.
Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce

Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce

A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due to possible listeria contamination.
23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.
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