Small business confidence riding high in Alberta: CFIB report
After a gruelling 18 months of trying to stay in business, finally being able to fully reopen in July has been a game-changer for Edmonton-based Laser City. “July has been …
Southwest Calgary residents concerned with speed, traffic due to ring road connection
A stretch of road along the southwest Calgary community of Oakridge has residents speaking out and hoping for action from the city to address traffic concerns. 90 Avenue S.W. is …
40 firefighters called to extinguish fire in Calgary’s Auburn Bay community
Forty firefighters and 17 fire trucks were called to Auburn Bay on Friday afternoon after a home caught fire. Crews were called to the 100 Block of Auburn Glen Lane …
Rising water temperatures in Alberta rivers, lakes threatens aquatic life
Record breaking heat in Alberta and B.C. has resulted in rising water temperatures, declining water levels and soaring concern for aquatic life. Normally, Alberta’s glacier lakes hold the kind of …
Alberta COVID-19 policy shift raising concerns for parents, teachers before school year
A change to provincial masking and isolation measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta has parents and teachers worried about the student population when classes resume …
Severe drought in Western Canada will pressure food industry, raise prices: Expert
As parts of the country continue to be devastated by what some regions describe as the worst drought in nearly 20 years, a new report is pointing to the record-breaking …
Canada’s wildfires could cost billions, kill thousands if nothing is done: report
A team of scientists from British Columbia, the United States and Spain say Western Canada must address the threats posed by highly destructive wildfires or face deadly consequences. The scientists, …
Why condo insurance costs rose by double-digits in parts of Canada over the past year
Prices for condo insurance — or strata insurance, as it’s known in B.C. — recorded double-digit increases in B.C. and Alberta and a nine per cent jump in Ontario in …
City council approves changes to Calgary Events Centre deal, project to move forward in 2022
Calgary’s events centre project is moving forward after a pause since April due to cost overruns and design concerns. On Wednesday, city councillors voted in favour of several changes to …
12-year-old Calgary boy battling leukemia raises $4K for Make-A-Wish Foundation
The family of a Calgary boy battling a life-threatening illness is paying it forward in a big way. Luca Vaccaro, 12, and his family are grateful for the support they’ve …