Calgary Police investigating fatal accident between a Ctrain and pedestrian
Paramedics in Calgary were called to the scene of a fatal collision involving a Ctrain and a pedestrian Monday at Memorial Drive and Deerfoot Trail N.E. Source link
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Housing for Jasper, Alta., workers another hurdle on path to wildfire recovery
Many Jasper, Alta., residents are still waiting for temporary housing to let them return to the mountain community, despite doors reopening to visitors after this summer’s devastating wildfire. Local business owners have started trying to recoup months-worth of lost revenues in the tourism town, but there’s a growing concern along the road to recovery: where will all…
Mouat defeats Gushue in men’s Tour Challenge final in Charlottetown
Scotland’s Bruce Mouat defeated Canada’s Brad Gushue 10-3 in the men’s final of the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament on Sunday in Charlottetown. Mouat scored five points in the seventh end to make put the game out of reach, with Gushue’s rink conceding before the eighth and final end at the season-opening Grand Slam of…
High winds cause semi rollover on Highway 10 east of Regina
High winds toppled a semi-trailer on Saturday, closing Highway 10 at Balgonie, east of Regina. Winds gusting up to 86 kph have been causing problems province-wide this weekend. Source link
She weighed less than 500 grams at birth. This P.E.I. micro-preemie is now 6 and thriving
Paizlee Rose Adams looks like most kids in her Grade 1 class, just a bit smaller. Looking at her now, you’d never know the smiling, energetic little six-year-old has defied the odds just by surviving. Back in 2018, she was born four months premature and weighing less than 500 grams, or one pound, one ounce….
Collier scores 26 to help Lynx overcome Sun to take 2-1 series lead in WNBA semifinal
Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series Friday night. Game 4 is Sunday in Connecticut with the Lynx looking to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017. That season ended in the fourth of…
Controversy over Crowsnest Pass coal mining project continues
Northback Holdings’ Grassy Mountain coal mining project has been a controversial topic in Alberta for years. One side argues it would provide a much-needed economic boost in the area, while others fear it would do irreparable harm to the Oldman watershed. Rina Blacklaws, spokesperson for Northback Holdings, says the project would be different from previous…
Alberta government mulls legal action against social services agency that moved clients to motel
The Government of Alberta said it is eyeing legal action against Contentment Social Services if it does not return provincial financial benefits used by clients to pay for its services. In March, the province opened four investigations into the registered non-profit after CBC News broke the story of Blair Canniff, a high needs stroke patient who…
Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime eliminated at Shanghai Masters in Round 2
Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are out of the Shanghai Masters after two rounds. Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., lost 6-3, 7-5 to Ben Shelton, who made the quarterfinals in Shanghailast year. Shelton struck 11 aces and never faced a break point in the 77-minute match. Shapovalov mustered only 11 winners and finished with five…
Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry expected to contribute $126M to economy this year
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta government is showcasing the economic boost authentic Indigenous tourism brings to the province. The province said Friday that more visitors are coming to Alberta than ever before, and one in three international travellers is seeking authentic Indigenous experiences when they arrive. The province has committed…