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Charges laid against RCMP officer involved in head-on collision on Cold Lake First Nation

An RCMP officer stationed in Northern Alberta was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, following a serious collision in Cold Lake First Nations last summer.

Mar 9, 2022 7:15 AM Read more >

Mandatory vaccination of AHS staff ending March 10

With COVID-19 cases continuing to decline and with more than 97 per cent of AHS employees and 99.8 per cent of physicians now fully vaccinated, Alberta Health minister says the Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy is no longer needed

Mar 8, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

Battery material for electric vehicles will be built at Quebec plant

General Motors Co. and South Korea's Posco Chemical announced a deal Monday to build a plant in Quebec to produce material for batteries to be used in electric vehicles (EV).

Mar 8, 2022 3:15 PM Read more >

Mental health concerns in children increase with concussions: Study

Researchers are urging doctors to pay closer attention to possible mental health symptoms during concussion recovery.

Mar 8, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The official global death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 6 million on Monday.

Mar 7, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Tamara Lich, the 'spark that lit' the convoy protest in Ottawa, gets bail

Tamara Lich, one of the principal organizers of the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for three weeks, has been granted bail on a $25,000 bond.

Mar 7, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

Don't trust texts offering refunds for licence plate stickers: Service Alberta

Scammers are sending text messages claiming to Service Alberta and offering $120 refunds via direct deposit.

Mar 7, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Update: Mounties urge motorists to stay off Highway 2 between Olds and Ponoka

There were four collisions seven minutes apart on Highway 2 between Olds and Innisfail this morning.

Mar 7, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Ottawa announces COVID-19 rules for return of cruise ships to Canadian ports

The federal government is announcing strict COVID-19 rules for the return of cruise ships to Canadian ports next month for the 2022 season.

Mar 7, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Alberta restaurant feeding chickens and lessening waste

Alberta restauranteur and farmer working together to reduce waste and feed chickens.

Mar 7, 2022 8:45 AM Read more >