Penhold's fire chief is applauding the recent doubling of the Volunteer Fire Fighters Tax Credit, part of the federal government's recently released 2024 budget.Sean Pendergast says the credit, which can be claimed on one's taxes, is now worth $6,000, but advocacy continues to raise it to $10,000, which he says would b...

Four central Alberta families became first-time homeowners at Habitat Red Deer's home dedication ceremony on May 10. These families will move into two new duplexes in the Evergreen neighbourhood, marking the 47th, 48th, 49th and 50th homes built by Habitat Red Deer in the central Alberta region. The ceremony was a cele...

In partnership with CASA Mental Health, Alberta's government is investing $148 million to support a large expansion of child and youth mental health services. The commitment to provide $148 million over the next two years doubles the amount of funding for CASA Mental Health, which is expected to significantly expand se...

On May 2, students from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) travelled to Edmonton to attend a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Boot Camp. A lucky 27 students and four staff members attended the opportunity, which was offered in partnership with the Association of Science and Engineering Technolo...

The Alberta Utilities Commission has fined another company for operating an electricity generator without a licence -- using the power, like other offenders, to operate bitcoin mines. In a settlement dated Tuesday, Energy Sustain Services is to pay a $10,000 fine for operating the power plant in Brazeau County, southwe...

An Alberta organization which provides support for families navigating divorce and separation is in jeopardy due to a lack of funding.Next Chapter Alberta is now relying on philanthropists and Albertans province-wide, as well as the government, to help it ensure it can continue to offer its services -- otherwise, "...

Albertans are encouraged to be ready for an emergency.May 5 to 11, 2024 marks Emergency Preparedness Week across the country. The theme for this year's initiative is 'Be Prepared. Know Your Risks', with the intent being to encourage citizens to understand the risks in their local area and learn what actions they can ta...

Motorists using Alberta highways on Saturday, May 4, will want to take extra caution.From 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., volunteers in orange safety vests will be collecting trash along provincial highways for the annual highway cleanup.Drivers are reminded to slow down, obey signs, watch for pedestrians, and use caution when pa...

The province is investing in new funding for sport and recreation facilities in Alberta.As part of Budget 2024, the province is directing $30 million through the new Active Communities Initiative to support recreational facilities.Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow says, "Across Alberta, the local skating ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says changes will come next week to a bill granting cabinet broad power to fire local councillors and overturn bylaws.READ: Premier says Medicine Hat has potential to be a technology hubSmith said the province is working on the language of the proposed Bill 20 to clarify guardrails that d...

VANCOUVER - Hockey brought a pair of provincial politicians together Friday when the premiers of B.C. and Alberta took in a playoff game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. B.C. Premier David Eby and his Alberta counterpart, Danielle Smith, watched Game 2 from a private suite at Rogers Arena in Vancouver...

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - An evacuation alert has been issued in Alberta for Fort McMurray as an out-of-control wildfire burns nearby. More coming. The Canadian Press

FORT NELSON, B.C. - The B.C. Wildfire Service says the tactical evacuation of "multiple neighbourhoods" is underway in Fort Nelson, as an out-of-control wildfire threatens the town in the province's northeast. It says the fire is "highly visible" from the town, and the closure of Highway 97 is expec...

VANCOUVER - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be performing a flyover across downtown Vancouver at the start of tonight's Stanley Cup playoff game between the Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers. The Royal Canadian Air Force says the flyover will happen just after 7 p.m. tonight, before the puck drops at Rogers Arena. The...

OTTAWA - Canada's space weather agency is warning of a "major geomagnetic storm" that is hitting the country and could have severe impacts on power systems and other infrastructure. Space Weather Canada says the storm that is associated with massive solar flares was striking all of Canada Friday afternoon. T...

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's dispute with Meta is a "test moment" for the country to stand against the social media giant that's making billions off people, but taking no responsibility for the well-being of communities they profit from. Trudeau made his comments in West K...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Fri...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The administration's findings of "reasonable" evide...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinia...

MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister for the lower house's approval. Parliament Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the house, the State Duma, will hold a session later Friday to consider Mishustin's candidacy. Mishustin's approval is a mere proforma in the Krem...

CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) - Nelly Korda is going to have some work to do to win a record sixth straight LPGA Tour title, especially with the way Rose Zhang is playing. Korda shot a relatively mistake-free 3-under 69 early in the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday and then could only watch as the 20-year-old...

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - Chad's military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, was declared the winner of this week's presidential election, according to provisional results released Thursday. The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra. The national agency that manages Chad's election released ...