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Amazon series puts spotlight on murder of Westlock woman

Amazon series puts spotlight on murder of Westlock woman

Amazon’s three-part series In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery details the complex case
Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers

Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers

Canadians waiting for Black Friday to kick-start their holiday shopping have less time to pick up gifts. There are five fewer days between Black Friday on Nov. 29 and Christmas Eve because U.S. Thanksgiving is later this year.
10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

C-65 would help political parties exploit Canadians’ data without real limits, transparency or consent. This could undermine privacy, engagement and confidence in political parties.
Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites

Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites

Spokeo shares tips to spot fake online shopping sites and prevent getting scammed.
Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals

Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals

Smith, speaking at a forum in Calgary, said she envisions a passenger train system that includes not only a high-speed train connecting Edmonton and Calgary, but also trains linking airports to city centres and Rocky Mountain tourist destinations.
How to answer questions about your body this holiday season, according to a psychologist

How to answer questions about your body this holiday season, according to a psychologist

Hers shares tips and psychologist-recommended response templates to questions you may get asked about your body, whether you're on a weight loss journey or not.
Community mourns former Sundre fire chief’s death in Friday's shop fire

Community mourns former Sundre fire chief’s death in Friday's shop fire

“The community lost an incredible man,” says a social media comment.
Young Alberta pickleballers hit the podium at USA Nationals

Young Alberta pickleballers hit the podium at USA Nationals

Jacob Bolkowy, 14, and Benjamin Lim, 16, of the St. Albert Pickleball Club (SAPC) won four medals at the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships held Nov. 9-17 in Mesa, AZ.
OHS investigating Friday's fatality at structure fire west of Sundre

OHS investigating Friday's fatality at structure fire west of Sundre

RCMP say person killed Nov. 22 at an industrial shop fire thought to be "a tragic workplace accident"
Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend

Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend

Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023.
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