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Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations

Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations

CALGARY — The association representing oilfield service companies is boosting its 2021 drilling forecast by 29 per cent thanks to a stronger commodity price outlook.
Banff RCMP investigating fatal motor vehicle rollover

Banff RCMP investigating fatal motor vehicle rollover

A 23-year-old woman from Kelowna, B.C. was killed in the rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway near Banff on Wednesday evening (Jan. 27) at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Mayor Moghrabi says he ordered the lasagna

Mayor Moghrabi says he ordered the lasagna

Lac La Biche County mayor hopes restaurant lunch meeting brings small business awareness
Jennie's Diner defies restrictions and welcomes patrons for in-person dining

Jennie's Diner defies restrictions and welcomes patrons for in-person dining

“At least give us some hope, right now, there’s not a lot of hope.”
Keystone veto has big impacts in the Lakeland

Keystone veto has big impacts in the Lakeland

No surprise, but news of K-XL still creates disappointment and concern
Frances Frost remembered 20 years after fatal cougar attack in Banff

Frances Frost remembered 20 years after fatal cougar attack in Banff

“Cougars are part of nature; you know they are out there and you give them big respect,” said Laura Frost, the mother of Frances Frost who was killed by a cougar in Banff National Park 20 years ago.
UN survey uses Angry Birds to reveal Canadian, global opinions on climate policies

UN survey uses Angry Birds to reveal Canadian, global opinions on climate policies

Canadians are "Angry Birds" when it comes to climate change, shows a survey the United Nations calls the largest ever taken on the issue.
New work permit program for international graduates in Canada taking applications

New work permit program for international graduates in Canada taking applications

A new work permit program for international students in Canada is taking applications starting today. The federal government announced the program this month as part of a bid to convince more people to settle in Canada permanently.
Hair salons unite against Innisfail rebel barbershop

Hair salons unite against Innisfail rebel barbershop

Innisfail council hears passionate appeal as town seeks healing from unprecedented divide
Bonnyville restaurant opens dining area in protest of provincial mandates

Bonnyville restaurant opens dining area in protest of provincial mandates

Dine-in option goes against provincial Health Orders
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