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Northern Alberta man fined for speeding in collision that killed drunk driver

Northern Alberta man fined for speeding in collision that killed drunk driver

"My life has forever changed; I go to bed crying. I am stressed, nervous, scared, lonely and uncertain of my future," said widow of man killed by speeding driver.
Alberta distillery wins gold at World Whiskies Awards

Alberta distillery wins gold at World Whiskies Awards

Eau Claire distillery, located south of Calgary, continues to earn international acclaim
Hospital north of Calgary first rural site to agree to train more nurses

Hospital north of Calgary first rural site to agree to train more nurses

Sundre’s Myron Thompson Health Centre helping to train more nurses through understanding between Alberta Health Services and Red Deer Polytechnic
Happiness among young Canadians still sliding, report finds

Happiness among young Canadians still sliding, report finds

The trend, which applies to people 30 and under, was partly driven by Canada's record as the country with the longest female decline in happiness, which started in the early 2010s, and is still ongoing.
$302,500 in funding announced for Alberta's Sports Hall of Fame

$302,500 in funding announced for Alberta's Sports Hall of Fame

Joseph Schow, Alberta’s minister of tourism and sport, recently announced a $302,500 boost to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in Red Deer.
Just one day left to bid in CBC's Heartland fan auction

Just one day left to bid in CBC's Heartland fan auction

Over 300 items from long-running CBC drama included in online auction.
$810 million investment announced for Boyle by Indigenous led development corporation

$810 million investment announced for Boyle by Indigenous led development corporation

Red Wolf’s development is expected to bring in around 880 jobs over the next five years in the area in and around Boyle.
Grizzly bears, wolverines need room to roam in Banff: Expert

Grizzly bears, wolverines need room to roam in Banff: Expert

Tracking 22 GPS-collared grizzly bears and scouring through thousands of remote camera images shows the overall grizzly bear population appears to be stable, but grizzly bear density declined in areas near paved roads while increasing in the backcountry from 2012-21.
Two vehicles on lakes fell through the ice near Lac La Biche

Two vehicles on lakes fell through the ice near Lac La Biche

Four people drove onto Whitefish Lake in a pickup truck to ice fish. Not long after, the ice began to break under the weight of the truck.
Calgary woman offering $25,000 reward for Hwy 2 hit-and-run info

Calgary woman offering $25,000 reward for Hwy 2 hit-and-run info

Sheryl Knock offering $25,000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the culprit who crashed into her near Olds during Wednesday's spring storm
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