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Federal government plans to extend deadline for charitable donation tax deductions

Federal government plans to extend deadline for charitable donation tax deductions

The federal government plans to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to the end of February.
Alberta family's extravagant Christmas display damaged by vandals put back together the next day

Alberta family's extravagant Christmas display damaged by vandals put back together the next day

With help, the Ouellete family's outdoor Christmas display in Canmore, was put back together and a ride-on train was back up and working the next day after a vandal did thousands of dollars in damage on Boxing Day.
Excessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers

Excessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers

The 74 shares insights from a new study that found that children's early tablet use leads to increased anger and screen time.
RCMP charge 18-year-old with second-degree murder in central Alberta

RCMP charge 18-year-old with second-degree murder in central Alberta

Officers responded to a call Saturday about a man on a street corner near downtown Red Deer suffering from injuries caused by a bladed weapon.
QAnon's Manz sees assault charge stayed in Saskatchewan court

QAnon's Manz sees assault charge stayed in Saskatchewan court

Manz was arrested on Oct. 11, 2023, after Leader RCMP received a report on Oct. 7, 2023, of an alleged assault in Richmound.
Air Canada to pay B.C. man $1,500 for wildfire-related flight cancellation

Air Canada to pay B.C. man $1,500 for wildfire-related flight cancellation

Air Canada failed to provide evidence showing landing the airplane was 'impossible' in the lead-up to the McDougall Creek wildfire.
Fatal motorcycle crash being investigated

Fatal motorcycle crash being investigated

A 36-year-old father of one was killed while riding his motorcycle Monday night in Lethbridge.
Paying down debt top financial priority for Canadians in 2025: CIBC poll

Paying down debt top financial priority for Canadians in 2025: CIBC poll

CIBC says paying down debt is the top financial priority for Canadians heading into 2025.
Riding high: Canmore to host new UCI Continental Series mountain bike race

Riding high: Canmore to host new UCI Continental Series mountain bike race

A new high-level international mountain bike format is coming to Canmore in summer 2025 as part of its inaugural season of racing.
Northern Alberta newspaper celebrates 100 years

Northern Alberta newspaper celebrates 100 years

It’s been 100 years since the first edition of the St. Paul Journal rolled off the press – a milestone not easily achievable for any business.
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