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Province announces staggered implementation of new K-6 curriculum

Alberta students will be learning some of the new K-6 curriculum this fall, Education Minister announces, drawing criticism from the Alberta Teachers' Association president.

Mar 11, 2022 7:45 AM Read more >

Alberta's Koe in stride at Tim Hortons Brier

Alberta's Kevin Koe posted a victory Thursday to lock up first place in his pool at the Tim Hortons Brier.

Mar 11, 2022 6:45 AM Read more >

Central Alberta man charged following police pursuit and crash

RCMP lay 13 charges, including four property crime offences after stolen vehicle pursuit results in crash.

Mar 10, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Alberta's $64M EMS commitment too little, too late: Paramedic

An increase in funding will improve response times by EMS, according to the province

Mar 10, 2022 6:01 PM Read more >

Gasoline prices to keep climbing, in spite of crude oil pullback

Gasoline costs across Canada are expected to keep rising despite a significant mid-week dip in the price of oil.

Mar 10, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Wildland firefighters gearing up for fire season

“We’re ready for whatever this summer throws at us,” said Nate Horner, Alberta’s minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development as wildland firefighters gear up for the wild fire season.

Mar 10, 2022 2:15 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Mic'd 10-year-old ringette goalie plays air guitar, 'feels evil'

An Ontario ringette club assistant coach decided to put a mic on his daughter as she played net last weekend. She had a lot to say.

Mar 10, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Scammer uses guise of Okotoks Legion to get cash

Don't buy into this scammer's plot to sell $20 coupon books on behalf of the Okotoks Legion.

Mar 10, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

Trucker in Humboldt Broncos bus crash 'devastated' over deportation ruling

Canada Border Services Agency rejected a request to stay in Canada from the former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

Mar 10, 2022 7:15 AM Read more >

Divorces granted in Canada have dropped sharply: Stats Canada report

The number of divorces granted in Canada in 2020 was the lowest seen since 1973, Statistics Canada said in a report issued Wednesday, noting that barriers to accessing court services during the pandemic likely contributed to the decline.

Mar 9, 2022 7:35 PM Read more >