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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, but hasn’t ruled out future rate hikes as price pressures remain high.

Oct 25, 2023 8:25 AM Read more >

Canmore sharpshooter summits every visible peak in area

After three years, a Canmore resident summited every named and unnamed peak in the area - 94 in total

Oct 25, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Northern Alberta man dies from injuries, police investigating homicide

Injured man didn't regain consciousness, say police after being found unconscious and critically injured on Janvier property

Oct 25, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

'Inexplicable': Five people, including children, dead in Sault Ste. Marie shooting

The northern Ontario city of Sault Ste.

Oct 24, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

No threat to Didsbury schools during RCMP-ordered secure and hold

Students at a Central Alberta school kept in class during police operation in town on Tuesday

Oct 24, 2023 5:55 PM Read more >

Some Northern Alberta hospitals grapple with service disruptions

Provincial government says work is being done while Alberta NDP says not enough action is being taken.

Oct 24, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Essential-only water use in Cochrane as reservoir hits critical level

Cochrane residents asked to not do non-essentials like laundry to conserve water, while Town deals with water reservoir crisis.

Oct 24, 2023 4:58 PM Read more >

Albertan named MVP at International Wheelchair Rugby Cup

Okotoks' Zak Madell and Team Canada take silver in France

Oct 24, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Distemper at Cold Lake shelter forces euthanization of all animals

Animal vaccines are vital to reduce distemper outbreaks, say vets and shelter officials

Oct 24, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Cochrane could run out of water for some residents after sewage breach

The Town of Cochrane has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) to deal with a critical water shortage

Oct 24, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >