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Orange Shirt Day founder tirelessly helps others learn about the atrocities of residential schools

Orange Shirt Day founder tirelessly helps others learn about the atrocities of residential schools

Phyllis Webstad, a Residential School Survivor, and the founder of Orange Shirt Day has inspired many people to raise awareness about the horrors of residential schools and their impact on Indigenous children and families throughout Canada.
Four Jasper National Park users charged for entering caribou closures

Four Jasper National Park users charged for entering caribou closures

Parks Canada encouraging everyone who sees human entrance into closure areas to record the activity (if it is safe) and call the information in to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155.
Police charge 17 in largest gun seizure in Ontario's history

Police charge 17 in largest gun seizure in Ontario's history

Police seized 274 illegal firearms with potential street value of $3.25 million as part of investigation with U.S. Homeland Security
Alberta man who found senior stranded in a ravine given commendation

Alberta man who found senior stranded in a ravine given commendation

The Town of Diamond Valley recognized one of its residents for his role in the search for a missing senior last month.
B.C. wineries brainstorming solutions amid devastating losses

B.C. wineries brainstorming solutions amid devastating losses

99% grape loss could cost up to $445 million for B.C. wine growers.
Bird flu detected on Central Alberta farm

Bird flu detected on Central Alberta farm

Canadian Food Inspection Agency enacts control zone to prevent spread of highly pathogenic H5N1
A 76 and 78-year-old have been charged in an alleged vehicle theft scam in Northern Alberta

A 76 and 78-year-old have been charged in an alleged vehicle theft scam in Northern Alberta

The victim had met a man claiming to be an ex-RCMP member who could get him a good deal on a repossessed vehicle.
RCMP catch man who allegedly filmed 22 victims in change room at St. Albert tanning salon

RCMP catch man who allegedly filmed 22 victims in change room at St. Albert tanning salon

An Alberta man is facing voyeurism charges and was also allegedly in possession of “a very large amount of child pornography”
Calgary county singer makes Top-8 in SiriusXM contest

Calgary county singer makes Top-8 in SiriusXM contest

Alberta singer of alternative country queer love song sees unique style as evolution of country music.
Lynx Air shutting down Monday, tells passengers to seek refunds through credit cards

Lynx Air shutting down Monday, tells passengers to seek refunds through credit cards

CALGARY — Low-cost airline Lynx Air announced a sudden halt to its operations as of Monday and told customers with bookings after that to seek refunds from their credit card companies.
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