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Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

EDMONTON — One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over.
Alberta glass blower's business in jeopardy after Facebook account hacked, disabled

Alberta glass blower's business in jeopardy after Facebook account hacked, disabled

The owner of Okotoks Hot Glass estimates his sales are down 95 per cent after he lost access to his Facebook ad account.
Canadians can benefit from time in nature this Blue Monday

Canadians can benefit from time in nature this Blue Monday

Spending time outside is important this time of year when seasonal depression and weather can impact mood, says non-profit.
'Dealing with a lot': Coroner's inquest into Saskatchewan mass killing begins

'Dealing with a lot': Coroner's inquest into Saskatchewan mass killing begins

MELFORT, Sask. — RCMP officers who responded to a stabbing rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation were to present evidence on the first day of a coroner’s inquest into the mass killing.
More than 20 Alberta towns break low-record temperatures two days in a row

More than 20 Alberta towns break low-record temperatures two days in a row

Environment Canada noted temperatures at 24 weather stations in Alberta set new record lows for Jan. 13
Banff park boss, council disagree on continuing downtown pedestrian zone

Banff park boss, council disagree on continuing downtown pedestrian zone

"The Town of Banff continues to believe our position is strong and we still have questions that need to be resolved before we would change course on the pedestrian zone as we know it.”
Alberta saddle maker closing shop after 61 years

Alberta saddle maker closing shop after 61 years

Chuck Stormes formed Stormes Saddle Company in the 1960s
Saskatchewan RCMP ask Albertans to report sightings of missing 67-year-old man

Saskatchewan RCMP ask Albertans to report sightings of missing 67-year-old man

Investigators say he has connections to B.C. and could be passing through Alberta
Security footage shows drivers passing man who fell off Regina bus before his death

Security footage shows drivers passing man who fell off Regina bus before his death

REGINA — A security camera has captured the more than seven hours a Regina man lay outside, waving for help from passing vehicles, before his death in freezing temperatures after he stumbled from a city bus.
Record visitation in Banff over Christmas, New Year holidays

Record visitation in Banff over Christmas, New Year holidays

“We can’t wait several more years to start implementing changes. We have to start working on these now," said Mayor Corrie DiManno.
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