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Northern Alberta auto body technician reaches the world stage

Northern Alberta auto body technician reaches the world stage

After four years of competing at a provincial and national level, Dorien Lozeau found himself representing the nation.
Calgary changes name of park and parkade as part of anti-racism move

Calgary changes name of park and parkade as part of anti-racism move

The former James Short Park and Parkade in Calgary's Chinatown will now be known as Harmony Park and Parkade.
A sweet deal: Senior becomes doughnut ambassador

A sweet deal: Senior becomes doughnut ambassador

Bessie Diggins sinks her teeth into new role for Destination Doughnuts in Edmonton's Westmount neighbourhood.
Police called to Canmore council chambers as frustrations boil over

Police called to Canmore council chambers as frustrations boil over

The ongoing concerns by residents on plans to pave the West Bow River pathway hit a new level in council chambers when the RCMP were called.
Ski hills open this week in Banff, Kananaskis Country

Ski hills open this week in Banff, Kananaskis Country

Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay all planning to open later this week.
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wakeup call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wakeup call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

Rachel Notley says the pay deal shows the race is on for scarce talent in the health field and that the organizational chaos and anti-science bent of Smith’s government is setting Alberta back.
Nearly 900 litres of gas stolen from Northern Alberta cardlock station

Nearly 900 litres of gas stolen from Northern Alberta cardlock station

RCMP in St. Paul say a blue Dodge truck pulled up to a tank in Mallaig, broke the pump and stole nearly 900 litres of gasoline.
Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

The federal government is planning a massive increase in the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of seeing 500,000 people arrive each year by 2025.
Alberta family wants answers following workplace fatality

Alberta family wants answers following workplace fatality

Mid-August accident at Trouw Nutrition in Westlock claimed the life of 65-year-old Morinville resident Greg Bucknell.
Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother

Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother

A 28-year-old master corporal with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based out of Edmonton, Byron Greff was the last of 158 Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
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