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Brian Jean returns to Alberta legislature as UCP member with anti-Kenney intentions
EDMONTON - Alberta's newest United Conservative Party member of the legislature returned to the house Thursday to applause but also to an accusation that he is colluding with the Opposition NDP. Brian...
Mar 17, 2022

Albertans invited to have their say on the future of EMS
Albertans have an opportunity to help shape the future of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the province through new public consultations.AHS officials say EMS is a critical component of Alberta's h...
Mar 17, 2022

Emergency preparedness ministers say a national flood insurance program is needed
OTTAWA - Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for emergency preparedness are working to launch a new national flood insurance program to protect homeowners in high-risk flood zone...
Mar 17, 2022

Red Deer RCMP respond to altercation at local high school
Red Deer Mounties are investigating after responding to an incident involving a youth at a local high school on Thursday.Shortly after 12:30 p.m., Red Deer City RCMP responded to an altercation involv...
Mar 17, 2022

Alberta's COVID-19 numbers for March 17, 2022
*NOTE: After the COVID-19 statistical update on March 18, 2022, Alberta Health will only be updating numbers every Wednesday for the foreseeable future. All available data is always accessible at albe...
Mar 17, 2022

Toronto FC trades Jamaican defender Kemar Lawrence to Minnesota United
Toronto FC has confirmed the departure of Jamaican international defender Kemar Lawrence via trade with Minnesota United. In exchange, Toronto gets the rights to Sean O'Hearn, a Georgetown defender ta...
Mar 17, 2022

Red Deer Public to launch Sports Academy this fall
Officials with Red Deer Public Schools have announced a new program aimed at offering students a great education, while building character and ensuring they reach their full potential.The Sports Acade...
Mar 17, 2022

Two Ontario students 'stable' after deadly crash in Texas
Two students from Ontario are recovering in hospital following a deadly crash between a pickup truck and a van carrying a college golf team in Texas. Nine people were killed in the fiery Tuesday night...
Mar 17, 2022

Curling free agency season kicks off with a bang as some top teams announce splits
When Reid Carruthers was a young curler on tour, he knew he'd have to do his own legwork when free agency season rolled around. He got creative years ago and it paid off when he caught the eye of fell...
Mar 17, 2022

Toronto's Sophie Jaques a finalist for NCAA women's hockey MVP
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Toronto's Sophie Jaques was among the three finalists named Thursday for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, which goes to the top player in NCAA women's hockey. The Ohio Stat...
Mar 17, 2022