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Alberta harm reduction groups battle isolation and stigma in rural areas

Finding harm reduction programs and policies that address the toxic drug problem is harder for people in rural communities, advocates say.

Jan 25, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Didsbury High School's music man hanging up his baton

Kirk Wassmer was recently nominated for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence

Jan 25, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Snow and Tumbleweeds in Innisfail falters to the cold

Public enthusiasm for annual event in Innisfail blunted by less than desirable overcast weather

Jan 25, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Olds Grizzlys won't be playing "defecting teams," AJHL confirms

All upcoming games scheduled to be played between five Alberta Junior Hockey League teams leaving for B.C. league and those staying are cancelled

Jan 25, 2024 11:26 AM Read more >

Canadian insurance plans leave millions without drug coverage: report

About 7.5 million Canadians have to pay out-of-pocket because they are uninsured, and may cover these costs by "borrowing money or trading off food, heat, rent or other health care expenses."

Jan 25, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Mountainview Colts win all three recent games

Didsbury-based HJHL team has two games at home this weekend, against Red Deer on Friday and against High River on Saturday

Jan 25, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Primary care 'crumbling around us,' survey of Alberta doctors shows

Family medicine in Alberta is no longer on the brink of collapse, "it's crumbling around us as we speak," Dr. Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association.

Jan 25, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >