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42-megawatt solar power project being proposed in Northern Alberta

An approximately 42-megawatt (MW) solar power project by Obton Solar Canada is being proposed. northeast of Edmonton

Nov 18, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

SpaceX launches its giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship on Saturday, but lost the booster and then the spacecraft minutes into the test flight.

Nov 18, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Airdrie RCMP cleared by ASIRT investigation for in custody death in 2021

In a released decision, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) concluded that there was no improper action or inaction by police in the matter of a death in the Airdrie RCMP cells on June 7, 2021.

Nov 17, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

A bitter strike at a Canadian Rogers Sugar refinery is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for bakers and candy-makers.

Nov 17, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Alberta farmers' mental health worse than the national average

Nationally, the mental health of farmers is generally worse than the rest of the population

Nov 17, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

'No-brainer': Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan

EDMONTON — The panel hearing feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan heard multiple callers tell them Thursday it’s time to embrace a “no-brainer” provincial program.

Nov 17, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Sundre RCMP looking for missing teen

Missing teen, last seen in the Sundre area, may have travelled to the Cochrane or Calgary area

Nov 17, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

Orphaned bear cub captured in Northern Alberta on Halloween making great progress

Black bear cub climbing, wandering and eating well at Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation.

Nov 17, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Vigil planned for Northern Alberta woman missing since Oct. 5

Organizers hope candle-light event will help find 54-year-old Rose Simonelis of Plamondon.

Nov 17, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Striking RCMP officer with truck door nets Westlock man 15-day sentence

Westlock man pleaded guilty to assault on a peace officer Nov. 8

Nov 16, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >