60 h. ago Dead man running: The day an Alberta town elected a deceased candidate

The town of Hanna, Alberta, is well known for producing some pretty notable folks. Hockey great Lanny McDonald is from there; so, too, are Chad and Mike Kroeger of Nickelback fame. But 50 years ago this spring, the town — about 200 kilometres northeast of Calgary — made history for a different reason. It was […]

Events

6 d. ago GAME DAY: Flames will face Draisaitl, but no McDavid, in Battle of Alberta

The Flames are the healthier of these rival teams, although they have a hole to fill in their own lineup with Connor Zary out week-to-week

Events

1 week ago Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed and housed thousands of passengers — most of them Americans — when flights were grounded after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks […]

Politics

3 w. ago From the archives: Essays from women on International Women's Day

With today, March 8, being International Women’s Day, we mark the day by sharing a collection of archived columns by, and about, Alberta women published over the last number of years.   This one is from Sharlene Rutherford, president and CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, who in 2021 wrote the following column addressing […]

Society

4 w. ago Alberta’s premier defends Canada on U.S. TV news shows as tariff fight takes twist

EDMONTON — As the tariff war with the U.S. continued its twists and turns Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made the rounds of U.S. TV networks reminding Americans that Canada has to look out for itself in the fight. A day earlier, Alberta announced it would emulate other provinces and stop buying American alcohol and […]

Economics

4 w. ago Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Hines Health Services Celebrates International Women’s Day

share=copy FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On International Women’s Day, Hines Health Services (HHS) proudly recognizes and honours the invaluable contributions of women in business and the workforce. As a female-led organization with a workforce that is 75% women, HHS is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and empowerment. […]

Society