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Kids COVID-19 vaccine bookings start Wednesday in Alberta

Kids COVID-19 vaccine bookings start Wednesday in Alberta

In a press statement, Health Canada said it determined that benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risk of COVID-19 in that age group.
Airdrie woman knitting toques to fund fertility treatment

Airdrie woman knitting toques to fund fertility treatment

Kelsey Gyarmati, a Big Springs resident for the last six years, said she is hoping the sale of her knitted clothing items will earn her enough to pay for in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Century Downs to host German-themed Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market)

Century Downs to host German-themed Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market)

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is bringing back its German-themed Christmas market on Dec. 4 and 5, offering holiday shoppers the chance to seek out some locally made stocking stuffers while enjoying some authentic Germanic cuisine.
Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce acclaims new president

Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce acclaims new president

During its annual general meeting and board election on Nov. 17, the Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce acclaimed incumbent vice-president Sherri Olsen to take the place of current president Kathleen LaPlante at the Bragg Creek Community Centre.
Trans Mountain pipeline likely to be back in operation by end of the week

Trans Mountain pipeline likely to be back in operation by end of the week

It's the longest shutdown in the line's 70-year history.
Historical missing persons case from 1967 highlighted in national initiative

Historical missing persons case from 1967 highlighted in national initiative

More than half a century later, Bonnvyille RCMP are revisiting a missing persons case involving a Bonnyville woman, Margaret Mildred Batoche, who was reported missing by her family in 1967.
'Significant milestone:' COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country

'Significant milestone:' COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country

Ontario, Manitoba parents can start booking vaccine appointments for their children this week.
Kenney more confident in his leadership following United Conservative Party meeting

Kenney more confident in his leadership following United Conservative Party meeting

A leadership review is scheduled to take place next April but could come sooner as 22 constituency associations have signed a letter to the party executive calling for an advance vote.
MS Knowledge Network campaign aims to offer relief to those impacted by disease

MS Knowledge Network campaign aims to offer relief to those impacted by disease

The MS Society of Canada is offering resources and relief to those impacted by multiple sclerosis though the MS Knowledge Network - a virtual information service whereby those afflicted can seek support in navigating local health and community services.
Sundre-area cowboy is a Canadian champion

Sundre-area cowboy is a Canadian champion

Riley Warren claims first tie-down roping title
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