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NewsAlert: N.S. Premier Stephen McNeil resigning
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has announced he is stepping down as premier and Liberal party leader. The premier said today that after 17 years in provincial politics, it...
Aug 06, 2020

Some tips for new drivers and road safety
EDMONTON - Though summer activities have been a bit different this year given the ongoing pandemic, there are still a lot of drivers on Alberta roadways, many of whom are newly-licenced. Whether they ...
Aug 06, 2020

Canada promises immediate help to Lebanon, wants political reform over long term
OTTAWA - Canada is emphasizing the need for economic and political reform in Lebanon over the long term as it looks at immediate ways to help the country following this week's deadly explosion in Beir...
Aug 06, 2020

Supreme Court to hear case of Hamilton-area man who killed would-be car thief
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Hamilton-area homeowner who gunned down a would-be car thief. The top court today granted the request to weigh in from Peter Khill. Khill, o...
Aug 06, 2020

CTF: Equalization rebate should go to Albertans, not the Alberta government
Here's a fundamental point about equalization: the provincial government doesn't pay for equalization, taxpayers do. Premier Jason Kenney is calling on the feds to increase the equalization rebate to ...
Aug 06, 2020

Senate shifts rules for Meredith victim compensation process
OTTAWA - The Senate says harassment victims of disgraced former senator Don Meredith can now have lawyers when speaking to an independent evaluator hired to determine potential compensation for t...
Aug 06, 2020

Annual garage sale for crime prevention coming up soon
The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre is hosting a HUGE garage sale fundraiser for crime prevention in Red Deer and Central Alberta. Household items, furniture, baby items, home decor, books, to...
Aug 06, 2020

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times
EDMONTON - Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are invited to join Transform Your Stress: The Resilience Advantage - Strategies for Managing Stress in Challenging Times, a free on...
Aug 06, 2020

Open Farm Days returns next weekend across Alberta
Albertans have more opportunities to support local farmers and explore their own backyard this summer with Open Farm Days events taking place across the province.Open Farm Days will take place on Aug....
Aug 06, 2020

Alberta invests in three emissions reduction projects
Alberta's government is investing in projects it says will help industry reduce emissions, cut costs and create much-needed jobs.The province is investing $10 million into three projects through the T...
Aug 06, 2020