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'Tone it down!': B.C. homeowner gets nasty letter over Christmas decorations

'Tone it down!': B.C. homeowner gets nasty letter over Christmas decorations

The letter used coarse language, describing the Sooke, B.C., house as 'the joke of the neighbourhood' for using so many Christmas decorations.
Cremona pitches in to build house fire victims a new home in 72 hours

Cremona pitches in to build house fire victims a new home in 72 hours

It’s been a stressful four months for Mark Oostlander and his wife Kendall since the morning she woke up in a burning house after he had left for work.
Owner of stolen dog hear Airdrie has spoken to nine other Albertans with stolen dogs

Owner of stolen dog hear Airdrie has spoken to nine other Albertans with stolen dogs

In speaking with other dog theft victims, Foss noticed they were all rural dog owners living between Edmonton all the way to her own property west of Airdrie.
Towns come out with half million surplus from hosting 2023 Summer Games

Towns come out with half million surplus from hosting 2023 Summer Games

Surplus Alberta Summer Games funds were distributed to the two host communities and to numerous charities and organizations around the Foothills. 
Rogers Sugar strike at impasse, company says as it pauses talks with union

Rogers Sugar strike at impasse, company says as it pauses talks with union

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says it is pausing negotiations after the union representing striking workers at its Vancouver refinery rejected the company's latest offer.
Visiting Jasper? Drivers warned not to let moose lick their vehicles

Visiting Jasper? Drivers warned not to let moose lick their vehicles

“Observe, take photographs, and move on,” McKay said. “Try not to let the moose lick your car.”
Alberta powerlifter makes world record lift

Alberta powerlifter makes world record lift

Powerlifting: Chase Weigel sets new benchmark in squat, wins five titles
Two municipalities withdraw from group trying to bring foreign investment to Edmonton area

Two municipalities withdraw from group trying to bring foreign investment to Edmonton area

“It might be a wake up call for [Edmonton Global] to get back to some of their grassroots, get back to the sectors that they originally decided would be perfect for economic development in the region...  more than just hydrogen and the airport,” St. Albert's Mayor Cathy Heron said.
Victim of deadly road rage incident in NE Calgary identified

Victim of deadly road rage incident in NE Calgary identified

The altercation is believed to have stemmed from a non-injury hit-and-run collision that occurred between the two vehicles shortly before the call was made to 9-1-1.
Lighter that looks like grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

Lighter that looks like grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) consulted and determined item was a butane lighter
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