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No election yet as Liberal minority government survives third budget confidence vote

No election yet as Liberal minority government survives third budget confidence vote

The House of Commons approved Monday the government's general budgetary policy by a vote of 178-157.
Alberta to begin vaccinating meat-plant workers this week: health minister

Alberta to begin vaccinating meat-plant workers this week: health minister

"In order to vaccinate as many workers as possible as quickly as possible, a variety of approaches will be used, including on-site clinics, pharmacies and AHS clinics," Health Minister Tyler Shandro told reporters Monday.
Canada to get 1.9M vaccine doses this week, including first Johnson & Johnson shots

Canada to get 1.9M vaccine doses this week, including first Johnson & Johnson shots

OTTAWA — The federal government says it expects Canada to receive around 1.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week, including its very first shipment of single-dose shots from Johnson & Johnson.
Okotoks responders climbing Clark Avenue stairs for charity

Okotoks responders climbing Clark Avenue stairs for charity

Calgary Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge raising funds to support those dealing with cancer
Maintaining oral health during COVID-19

Maintaining oral health during COVID-19

“They’re working so hard. It’s a lot more of an effort behind the scenes for them. For me, I’m so proud of what our team has been doing."
Webinar about bees will get RVC residents buzzing

Webinar about bees will get RVC residents buzzing

An upcoming online workshop will teach Rocky View County residents all about one of the earth’s most important species.
Hearing aid recipient encourages others to seek help

Hearing aid recipient encourages others to seek help

'Hearing loss can happen at any age.'
Start planting! Q and A with Jim Hole

Start planting! Q and A with Jim Hole

Raring to go in the garden? Take a few tips from the expert.
Something in the way – a real view

Something in the way – a real view

Pascale Ouellet paints the mountains, and everything else that might be in sight.
'Nothing was available': Rural Albertans desperate for child care

'Nothing was available': Rural Albertans desperate for child care

“It is such a big need for us. It prevents families from moving out here.”
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