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Disturbing parallels in Ukrainian invasion for Syrian refugee living in Central Alberta

Disturbing parallels in Ukrainian invasion for Syrian refugee living in Central Alberta

The war in Ukraine is bringing back memories for a Central Alberta high school student from Syria of what it's like to be a child refugee.
Ketamine could help treat a host of mental health issues: UBCO

Ketamine could help treat a host of mental health issues: UBCO

Ketamine could also help treat other disorders, like eating disorders, problematic substance use, post-traumatic stress and anxiety.
Cash-back credit cards offer more than points plans

Cash-back credit cards offer more than points plans

A cash-back rewards credit card can allow you maximize your savings in a way that points cards might not.
Live classical music returns to the Bow Valley

Live classical music returns to the Bow Valley

"It's exciting to be playing for live audiences again. Live streaming was a necessary tool and it provided access throughout the pandemic. There's no replacing the emotional exchange that occurs between artist and audience during a live performance."
Alberta author pens guidebook for performance sports parents

Alberta author pens guidebook for performance sports parents

A southern Alberta father learned about from experience and on the job what it is like to raise a child who is in a high performance sport and has penned a guidebook for parents. "There are challenges out there, our kids are facing unprecedented times, ” said Steve Lloyd.
New Inter-Facility Transfer ambulance unit coming to Airdrie April 25

New Inter-Facility Transfer ambulance unit coming to Airdrie April 25

EMS will be adding a Basic Life Support unit to Airdrie's fleet of ambulances, which will be in service as of April 25.
Jasper's Devour! Food Film Fest is a unique artistic and culinary experience

Jasper's Devour! Food Film Fest is a unique artistic and culinary experience

The mountain beauty of Jasper a perfect backdrop for the annual Devour! Food Film Fest.
Notley says collusion rumours with new UCP MLA Brian Jean are ridiculous

Notley says collusion rumours with new UCP MLA Brian Jean are ridiculous

Alberta's Opposition leader is ridiculing accusations from the governing United Conservatives that she and the UCP's newest member of the legislature are in cahoots.
New conservation officers bring total force to 82

New conservation officers bring total force to 82

Nineteen newly-trained Alberta conservation officers will work on Crown lands, proving enforcement through patrols as well as public education.
Retail sales rose 3.2% in January, StatCan reports

Retail sales rose 3.2% in January, StatCan reports

Retail sales rose 3.2 per cent to $58.9 billion in January, Statistics Canada said Friday.
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