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At 87-years-old, Alberta woman returning golf champ at Canada 55-Plus games

At 87-years-old, Alberta woman returning golf champ at Canada 55-Plus games

"[85+] is the oldest category at the games. I guess after that, they think we should all be home knitting or something," says Bessie Stevens of Barrhead Alberta after winning gold in that category for golf.
Six Alberta women hike the Inca Trail in trip of a lifetime

Six Alberta women hike the Inca Trail in trip of a lifetime

A group of woman from Southern Alberta hiked for several days to Machu Picchu, even though some of them had never camped before.
How one baby bird led to a Northern Alberta TikTok animal rescue petting zoo

How one baby bird led to a Northern Alberta TikTok animal rescue petting zoo

Fluffy the duck was Albertan Jim Marks and family’s first rescue, but it was far from the last.
Alberta residential school survivor wants to "repair broken bridge of understanding"

Alberta residential school survivor wants to "repair broken bridge of understanding"

"Those kids went through so much, whether it was sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. They were spiritually whipped because they were not allowed to speak about their culture, their spirituality or who they were as an individual."
Alberta illustrator awarded for children's book

Alberta illustrator awarded for children's book

An Airdrie illustrator drew the pictures for the book Flip Flop Flapjack which won the Children’s & Young Adult Book of the Year Award at the 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards.
How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

Money.ca examines how a reverse mortgage works in Canada and how to decide if it's the right choice for your financial future.
Several Alberta charter school lobbyists have ties to UCP government

Several Alberta charter school lobbyists have ties to UCP government

Several charter school lobbyists hired to communicate with the UCP government and the Alberta Association of Public Charter Schools (TAAPCS) have either held office or worked for the UCP government or the predecessor Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties.
Banff backs out of RCMP Musical Ride in 2025

Banff backs out of RCMP Musical Ride in 2025

“I can really appreciate this is a very Canadiana experience and that it’s a really special event, but in this case, it’s so important that the Town of Banff adheres to our own special events policy and not have special events during the peak season."
Alberta Health Services' snag leads to potential delay of patient referrals

Alberta Health Services' snag leads to potential delay of patient referrals

The Health Quality Council of Alberta is investigating how some medical referrals weren't properly processed, potentially affecting 14,000 patients over the last five years across the province.
VIDEO: RCMP say suspect punched Lac La Biche officer before being spun to the ground

VIDEO: RCMP say suspect punched Lac La Biche officer before being spun to the ground

RCMP say they are reviewing arrest of Lac La Biche man who punched Mountie, mom says more needs to happen
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