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Barrhead Legion feeling the loss of the Red Ensign

Barrhead Legion feeling the loss of the Red Ensign

Two Legion members, including a veteran of the Korean War, talk about the importance of Canada’s former de facto flag
Feds issue new COVID vaccine guidance, says provinces now responsible for buying them

Feds issue new COVID vaccine guidance, says provinces now responsible for buying them

Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccines will stop this year and the provinces and territories will be responsible for buying them, as well as determining the timing of the vaccinations, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
North America's first solar community comes to an end in Okotoks

North America's first solar community comes to an end in Okotoks

Okotoks' internationally-recognized Drake Landing Solar Community is set to be fully decommissioned by the end of 2025.
Person reportedly attacked by dog north of Calgary

Person reportedly attacked by dog north of Calgary

According to the Town of Crossfield's Facebook page, a dog attack took place on Jan. 8 in a dog park.
Jasper's new 15-metre ice climbing wall has people looking up

Jasper's new 15-metre ice climbing wall has people looking up

Rockaboo Mountain Adventures has built a 15-metre-tall ice climbing wall in the heart of downtown Jasper.
Alleged arson destroys key sewage infrastructure in Cold Lake

Alleged arson destroys key sewage infrastructure in Cold Lake

The control cabinet is an important component in monitoring surges in sanitary sewer flow and plays a key role in preventing back-ups. 
Poilievre says the next Canadian election will be about the carbon price

Poilievre says the next Canadian election will be about the carbon price

Pierre Poilievre returned to Ottawa on Thursday after the holidays with a familiar demand for Justin Trudeau: call a carbon-tax election.
Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives.
CP NewsAlert: Two Alberta men sentenced for roles in 2022 Coutts border protest

CP NewsAlert: Two Alberta men sentenced for roles in 2022 Coutts border protest

Two Alberta men have been sentenced for their roles in the illegal Coutts border blockade in 2022.
New funding for horse racing injury research at UCalgary

New funding for horse racing injury research at UCalgary

According to the U of C, "this work not only aims to improve injury prediction but also to inform best practices in track surface maintenance," in Alberta.
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