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Alberta voted second last in Canada to survive a zombie apocalypse

Alberta voted second last in Canada to survive a zombie apocalypse

“Research has shown that only 46 per cent of Canadians are ready for different catastrophes and unpredicted survival scenarios. "
Extra pressure on Canadians pondering retirement at Canmore Biathlon World Cup

Extra pressure on Canadians pondering retirement at Canmore Biathlon World Cup

Canada’s senior national biathlon team could potentially look much different at the start of next season.
Northern Alberta man fined for speeding in collision that killed drunk driver

Northern Alberta man fined for speeding in collision that killed drunk driver

"My life has forever changed; I go to bed crying. I am stressed, nervous, scared, lonely and uncertain of my future," said widow of man killed by speeding driver.
Alberta distillery wins gold at World Whiskies Awards

Alberta distillery wins gold at World Whiskies Awards

Eau Claire distillery, located south of Calgary, continues to earn international acclaim
Search and Rescue personnel from all over Alberta conduct mock rescue exercise

Search and Rescue personnel from all over Alberta conduct mock rescue exercise

Photos from a mock rescue in Cochrane this weekend conducted by search and rescue from all over Alberta.
Hospital north of Calgary first rural site to agree to train more nurses

Hospital north of Calgary first rural site to agree to train more nurses

Sundre’s Myron Thompson Health Centre helping to train more nurses through understanding between Alberta Health Services and Red Deer Polytechnic
Happiness among young Canadians still sliding, report finds

Happiness among young Canadians still sliding, report finds

The trend, which applies to people 30 and under, was partly driven by Canada's record as the country with the longest female decline in happiness, which started in the early 2010s, and is still ongoing.
Central Alberta RCMP man missing who left work feeling sick

Central Alberta RCMP man missing who left work feeling sick

Brian Richard Wood left work in Cochrane around noon and has not been seen since
$302,500 in funding announced for Alberta's Sports Hall of Fame

$302,500 in funding announced for Alberta's Sports Hall of Fame

Joseph Schow, Alberta’s minister of tourism and sport, recently announced a $302,500 boost to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in Red Deer.
Just one day left to bid in CBC's Heartland fan auction

Just one day left to bid in CBC's Heartland fan auction

Over 300 items from long-running CBC drama included in online auction.
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