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Ottawa proposes to pay $1,337 for AR-15 under mandatory firearms buyback program

The federal government is proposing $1,337 in compensation for turning in an AR-15 rifle under a mandatory buyback program.

Jul 28, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Canmore, Kananaskis Country highlighted on Amazing Race Canada

Reality show racers made their way through the Rockies on latest episode of The Amazing Race.

Jul 28, 2022 10:45 AM Read more >

Danielle Smith defends sovereignty plan, cancer remarks in UCP leadership debate

Danielle Smith, considered one of the front-runners in the United Conservative Party leadership race, faced sharp criticism Wednesday from debate rivals over her Alberta sovereignty plan and controversial comments on cancer.

Jul 28, 2022 9:45 AM Read more >

Rogers to spend $150 million on customer credits after July 8 outage

Rogers Communications Inc. expects to spend $150 million on customer credits related to the outage.

Jul 27, 2022 6:45 PM Read more >

Buffaloberry season leads to bear advisory for visitors to Rockies Parks

Parks Canada issued a public advisory, warning residents and visitors of Banff, Kootenay and Yoho national parks to be vigilant as bears begin feeding on their primary food source in the region.

Jul 27, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

Firefighters, RCMP make a splash at Southern Alberta girl's Wish Day

Six-year-old Claire Sonnenberg of Okotoks, who was born with spastic cerebral palsy, woke up to a fully accessible swim spa in her backyard thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jul 27, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Hockey Canada has paid $7.6M in sex abuse settlements since 1989

Hockey Canada says it has paid out $7.6 million in nine settlements related to sexual assault and sexual abuse claims since 1989.

Jul 27, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Sex offender charged again in Northern Alberta

A high-risk sex offender has been charged again with an offence against a St. Albert minor.

Jul 27, 2022 12:45 PM Read more >

Man convicted of killing Uber driver in Springbank to receive sentence in fall

Andrew Christal's sentencing hearing will take place in October for his role in the fatal stabbing of a Calgary Uber near the Springbank Airport.

Jul 27, 2022 10:15 AM Read more >

Canadian doctors urge vaccination after first U.S. case of polio in a decade

Canadian infection experts are taking note after U.S. officials reported last week that an unvaccinated American was diagnosed with the country's first case of polio in nearly a decade.

Jul 27, 2022 9:15 AM Read more >