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Bowden woman’s murder highlights domestic violence costs, Calgary court justice says

Bowden woman’s murder highlights domestic violence costs, Calgary court justice says

Ross McInneswas sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility for parole for 15 years
Cannabis legalization coincided with uptick in ER visits from seniors: study

Cannabis legalization coincided with uptick in ER visits from seniors: study

A new study has linked the legalization of cannabis with a rise in the number of Ontario seniors visiting emergency rooms.
Canada is falling behind its peers in terms of living standards — can it catch up?

Canada is falling behind its peers in terms of living standards — can it catch up?

Canada’s ongoing economic malaise and decline in living standards are rooted in a constellation of domestic and global challenges.
Travel experts share six tips on travelling light

Travel experts share six tips on travelling light

Repacking at the airport is not a good time. Here's how to avoid it.
St. Albert gardener paves way for sustainable living

St. Albert gardener paves way for sustainable living

Urban Gardening, a self-published book available on Amazon, was written by Albertan who has developed a system that allows him to harvest about $3,000 worth of produce each summer. 
Canada's only Indigenous pro rodeo returns to Buffalo Lake

Canada's only Indigenous pro rodeo returns to Buffalo Lake

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement hosts second running of Gateway to the North pro rodeo
Fort McMurray wildfire remains out of control as authorities lift evacuation orders

Fort McMurray wildfire remains out of control as authorities lift evacuation orders

The intensity of the fire, known as MWF-017, serves as a warning to residents counting on old burns to protect them from future fires as drought lingers in Western Canada
Three Alberta swimmers going to WorldLifesaving championships

Three Alberta swimmers going to WorldLifesaving championships

Three Cochrane Water Ninjas will be competing at the 2024 World Lifesaving Championship in Australia, set to take place later this year.
Alberta content creator catches Telus’ attention with sour interviews

Alberta content creator catches Telus’ attention with sour interviews

A local content creator received $12,000 to produce her new show Sour Chat Kids, where kids interview kids while eating sour candies.
In the fight for planetary health, how do we preserve our mental health?

In the fight for planetary health, how do we preserve our mental health?

Climate peer-support groups, like Cowan's, are increasingly recognized as one way to help build mental health resilience in a world that can sometimes appear indifferent to the effects of climate change
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