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Bonnyville homeowners near leaking orphan well worried their homes will be demolished

Bonnyville homeowners near leaking orphan well worried their homes will be demolished

The methane leak found in Bonnyville due to an orphan well may have some daunting consequences for surrounding homeowners who are facing the potential demolition of their homes to make room for equipment to come in and fix the leak
Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

Alberta and Saskatchewan have lowest minimum wage in Canada.
Indigenous singer from Northern Alberta shares how music saved her

Indigenous singer from Northern Alberta shares how music saved her

Alberta singer and advocate Stephanie Harpe is a passionate Indigenous advocate who has given a Ted Talk and has been a keynote speaker for the United Nations.
Service being held to remember destroyed Jasper Anglican Church

Service being held to remember destroyed Jasper Anglican Church

The service will be held just outside the fenced-off property at the corner of Miette Avenue and Geike Street on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Search for unmarked graves at former Blue Quills residential school enters second phase

Search for unmarked graves at former Blue Quills residential school enters second phase

The ongoing search for unmarked graves at the former Blue Quills Indian Residential School site near St. Paul, which University nuxełhot’į thaa?ehots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills (UnBQ) currently occupies, entered its second phase in August. 
Every Child Matters crosswalk unveiled in St. Albert

Every Child Matters crosswalk unveiled in St. Albert

“Residential school tried to take so much from her, and despite the hardships she faced, despite what they tried to take from her, my mother lead a full life,” Arcand said.
Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.
Two Albertans bring home silver from World Lifesaving Championships

Two Albertans bring home silver from World Lifesaving Championships

Cochrane, Alberta residents returned to Canada with silver medals after representing Team Canada in Australia at the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships.
Banff's paid parking revenues projected to be up $2 million

Banff's paid parking revenues projected to be up $2 million

Banff is expected to make $6.5 million from parking fees by the end of the year
Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge

Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge

Alberta's energy regulator will go ahead with hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains despite concerns about the legality of the applications from the province's top court.
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