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Alberta broadcaster talks Olympics coverage, viral sensation Raygun

Alberta broadcaster talks Olympics coverage, viral sensation Raygun

A former alpine ski Olympian and World Cup medallist was working as a sideline reporter at the Paris 2024 Olympics and saw the Australian breakdancer known as Raygun doing her thing live
Alternative hospital operators discussion welcome says mayor of Northern Alberta Village

Alternative hospital operators discussion welcome says mayor of Northern Alberta Village

Residents of the village of Boyle and surrounding area have been dealing with nightly closures of the Boyle Healthcare Centre’s emergency department for more than two years
Calgary water consumption target raised to 485 million litres per day

Calgary water consumption target raised to 485 million litres per day

Calgary water main repairs remain on schedule, officials increase water capacity, yet consumption has not met targets.
It is unknown if a COVID-19 outbreak at a Northern Alberta hospital has ended

It is unknown if a COVID-19 outbreak at a Northern Alberta hospital has ended

As of the last AHS update on Aug. 27, 16 patients have tested positive and seven healthcare workers tested positive at the St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre.
Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls

Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls

After watching eight seasons of the epic saga “Game of Thrones,” fans can now enter what may be a competition on par with the battle for the Iron Throne: an auction of prized memorabilia from the HBO series.
Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, a deal that gives the German star the highest salary cap hit in NHL history at $14 million.
Firefighters use drone to locate woman and dog trapped on slope southwest of Calgary

Firefighters use drone to locate woman and dog trapped on slope southwest of Calgary

Diamond Valley Fire Rescue performed a rope rescue to bring a stranded dog walker along the Sheep River to safety over the long weekend.
Ongoing elevator issues at Cold Lake assisted living facility fixed, for now

Ongoing elevator issues at Cold Lake assisted living facility fixed, for now

Malfunctioning elevator caused residents in Cold Lake assisted living facility to be stranded on second floor of building
Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Brian Mulroney’s popularity surging as the current PM faces growing criticism
Alberta wheelchair rugby athlete and Team Canada take sixth at Paralympics

Alberta wheelchair rugby athlete and Team Canada take sixth at Paralympics

Canada's wheelchair rugby squad earns sixth-place finish at 2024 Paris Games
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