Alberta

Indigenous history class for lawyers justified and more common in Canada: experts

EDMONTON - As Alberta's Law Society seeks to defend rules that require members to take a course on Indigenous issues, experts say such measures are common elsewhere in Canada and are well-grounded in ...

Feb 6, 2023

Alberta condo owners group wants change to electricity rebate program

The Condo Owners Forum Society of Alberta (COF) is trying to get the province's attention with respect to its electricity rebate program.A new petition and letter-writing campaign has been launched ju...

Feb 4, 2023

Alberta launches campaign to find new foster parents

The province of Alberta has launched a campaign called 'Just Like You' to in hopes of creating 100 additional foster placements over the next year.Children are less likely to leave their home communit...

Feb 4, 2023

'Thrill of the chase': Pin swapping a sport of its own at the Arctic Winter Games

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Beyond the wrestling mats, ice rinks and slopes at the Arctic Winter Games, there's another beloved unofficial sport underway. New and seasoned pin traders, affectionately known...

Feb 4, 2023

Cases of Lethbridge parents accused in infant sex assault back in court

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The mother and father accused of abusing their infant had their cases in court today.The parents - who cannot be identified under a publication ban - were arrested in January.The 52-y...

Feb 3, 2023

‘Lit a match’: prosecutor says pastor’s fiery speech at Coutts blockade was mischief

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Crown prosecutor has told a trial that a Calgary pastor accused of encouraging truckers to keep blocking a Canada-U.S. border crossing a year ago meant to fan the flames with his vi...

Feb 3, 2023

Widdowson back at University of Lethbridge despite massive protest

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Controversial speaker Frances Widdowson made another appearance at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) on Thursday, February 2, 2023, despite a large protest against her views on We...

Feb 3, 2023

Annual "free speech reporting" to be required on Alberta's post-secondary schools

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a step that it says will strengthen free speech protections on college and university campuses.Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolai...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 3, 2023

Fertilizer prices remain relatively high

CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - Canadian farmers saw a 148 per cent spike in fertilizer prices last year - which was record high.There were also worries for fertilizer shortages for 2023.While no shortage presen...

Feb 2, 2023

Elkwater's winter festival tradition returns this weekend

ELKWATER, AB - Bring your mitts, toques and hot dog roasting sticks. Elkwater's winter festival tradition returns to the community this weekend.The Elkwater Community Association has a number of activ...

Feb 2, 2023