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Edmonton Oilers bring back fan buses for Game 3 of second round
The Edmonton Oilers are off to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and they're looking for fans in Red Deer to make the trip to the City of Champions.Oilers Entertainment Group has re-la...
May 06, 2025

Lacombe County residents asked to check on burn piles as weather causes flare-ups
Lacombe County officials are warning residents that extremely windy conditions are causing winter burn piles to flare up, posing a risk to properties, natural areas and the community. The county asks ...
May 06, 2025

Centennial Street water discharge in Sylvan Lake May 7
Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake say they are testing a water well at the South Reservoir starting May 7, 2025. The testing is expected to take approximately 12 hours. Testing Well 13 to expand ...
May 06, 2025

Mother visiting from Philippines was among Vancouver festival victims
Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival are coming forward to tell the stories of their loved ones. A 30-year-old man faces second-degree murder charges ...
May 06, 2025

Mayor's Senior Social connecting council and the community this June
Start shining your boots, because the Mayor's Senior Social, Rustic Roots, is offering an afternoon of country music and conversation on June 3. Formerly known as the Mayor's Garden Party, Mayor Ken J...
May 06, 2025

Bus driver appreciation day: Chinook's Edge driver celebrates nearly five decades
In honour of bus driver appreciation day on May 5, Chinook's Edge School Division extended a thank you to all the bus drivers that get students to and from school safely every day.They were recognized...
May 06, 2025

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy
VANCOUVER - Politicians and business leaders in British Columbia say talk of separation in Alberta is an opening for better co-operation between Ottawa and Western provinces, but dividing the country ...
May 06, 2025

The Latest: India fires missiles across the border with Pakistan, killing at least 1, officials say
India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least three locations early Wednesday, killing at a child and wounding two other people, Pakistani security officials s...
May 06, 2025

Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living. "As of today, it's 21, three have died," Trump s...
May 06, 2025

Inter beats Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach another Champions League final
MILAN (AP) - Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in another rollercoaster encounter Tuesday to reach a second Champions League final in three years. In the end it took extra time, two asto...
May 06, 2025