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Leaked documents show Alberta to dismantle health provider, may sell off care homes

Leaked documents show Alberta to dismantle health provider, may sell off care homes

EDMONTON — Alberta is planning to dismantle its provincewide health provider and may sell off its publicly owned continuing-care facilities, say leaked cabinet briefing documents released by the Opposition NDP.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox host Tucker Carlson

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox host Tucker Carlson

CALGARY — A right-wing news commentator is set to have a conversation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in January when he's scheduled to speak in Calgary.
Study looks at long-term effects of E. coli outbreak in Calgary area

Study looks at long-term effects of E. coli outbreak in Calgary area

“We're hoping to learn a lot from this unfortunate event,” says Dr. Stephen Freedman. 
Potential Northern Alberta carbon capture project starts long approval process

Potential Northern Alberta carbon capture project starts long approval process

Pathways Alliance concluded its first set of information sessions last week in St. Paul and Glendon on Nov. 1 and 2 regarding a large, proposed carbon capture storage (CCS) project in the Lakeland.
Alberta special teams ace announces his retirement from CFL

Alberta special teams ace announces his retirement from CFL

Stampeder Charlie Power hangs up his cleats after nine seasons in Calgary.
Knife-wielding Banff partier in police custody

Knife-wielding Banff partier in police custody

“The neighbours chose to shelter in place, and because the officers could position themselves between the suspect and any other people, it was felt unnecessary to have to do an evacuation."
War Amps honour three Canadian amputee veterans for 2023 Remembrance Day

War Amps honour three Canadian amputee veterans for 2023 Remembrance Day

Amid the wars, countless Canadian soldiers and nurses displayed extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication, putting their lives on the line for our country.
CBC's Still Standing to feature Southern Alberta town tomorrow

CBC's Still Standing to feature Southern Alberta town tomorrow

An episode of CBC comedy 'Still Standing' that features High River is scheduled to air on Nov. 7.
Conservative push to expand carbon tax carve-out fails, as Bloc sides with Liberals

Conservative push to expand carbon tax carve-out fails, as Bloc sides with Liberals

OTTAWA — A Conservative motion to expand a carve-out from carbon pricing to all forms of home heating failed to pass the House of Commons on Monday.
Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health

Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health

Veterinarians in Canada say they are experiencing extreme burnout and plummeting mental health due to staff shortages, a booming number of animal patients and the round-the-clock stress of the job.
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