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Humboldt Broncos families upset by Alberta trucking regulation review
EDMONTON - Several families affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash say they are upset by an Alberta review of trucking regulations. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba ...
Oct 02, 2019

Calgary Zoo losing a pair of popular attractions
CALGARY- Two of the giant panda cubs who came to the Calgary Zoo in March of last year with their parents are being sent back to China now that they're almost four years old.Zoo officials say they'll ...
Oct 02, 2019

Dr. Dre, Iovine to unveil high-tech new building at USC
LOS ANGELES - A high-tech building named after Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine will be opened on the University of Southern California campus. Dr. Dre and Iovine are expected to attend a dedica...
Oct 02, 2019

Panarin, Bobrovsky, Duchene among many on the move in NHL
The St. Louis Blues will look a lot like the team that won the franchise's first Stanley Cup when the puck drops for the NHL's season-opening game against the 2018 champion Washington Capitals. Ryan O...
Oct 02, 2019

Jury to begin hearing evidence to determine if accused in N.B. shootings fit for trial
FREDERICTON - Jury selection is complete for a hearing to determine if Matthew Raymond is fit to stand trial on four counts of first-degree murder. The 49-year-old Fredericton man is accused of killin...
Oct 02, 2019

Province announces online form submission tool for seniors
EDMONTON- The provincial government has announced a new online tool that will make it easier for seniors to receive financial assistance.Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing, along with Gran...
Oct 02, 2019 Minister Josephine Pon raised the International Day of Older Persons flag after announcing a new online tool that will make life better for seniors. (Government of Alberta photo)

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools students recognized
RED DEER- As the first month of school has come to an end, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is looking ahead to celebrating World Teacher Day this Saturday October 5.The Alberta Teachers Association...
Oct 02, 2019

Accidents and anguish as unwelcome guest arrives early on Prairies
CALGARY - Snow finally began to taper off in southern Alberta on Monday after an early winter wallop over the weekend that caused headaches for commuters and anguish for farmers. Environment...
Oct 02, 2019

Prince Harry lashes out at UK press for treatment of Meghan
LONDON - Prince Harry has lashed out at the British media for its treatment of his wife, Meghan, accusing it of hounding her the way it did his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a 1997 car crash whi...
Oct 02, 2019

Forever 21 fashion chain closing all Canadian stores in global restructuring
NEW YORK - Low-price fashion chain Forever 21, a once-hot destination for teen shoppers, will close all 44 of its Canadian stores and up to 178 locations in the United States while restructuring its g...
Oct 02, 2019