2 d. ago ‘Start their life over’: Alberta county divided after vote over planned nuclear plant

Amid the sprawling canola fields, white spruce and jack pine trees, fireweed and goldenrods of northern Alberta, Pat McNamara is having a case of nuclear deja vu. Two decades ago, he lived in Port Hope, Ont., northeast of Toronto, in a community dealing with decades of nuclear ground contamination, including at his own daughter’s schoolyard. […]

Culture

4 d. ago NMG’s Matawinie Mine recognized as a “Major Project of National Interest” by the Government of Canada

Referral of NMG’s Phase-2 Matawinie Mine to the Government of Canada’s Major Projects Office to support and accelerate the development of an integrated value chain in Canada Recognition of NMG’s natural graphite mining and refining projects as drivers of economic growth, job creation, and responsible development Flagship opportunity for NMG to contribute to Canada’s energy […]

Politics

6 d. ago ThreatDown Launches Nexus Partner Program, Strengthening its Channel

New program marks a strategic investment, putting partners at the center of ThreatDown’s growth strategy SANTA CLARA, Calif. — ThreatDown, the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, today announced the launch of the Nexus Partner Program, a comprehensive initiative that puts partners at the center by strengthening collaboration and creating new growth opportunities for its global […]

Culture

1 week ago Probationary licence issued to northern Alberta daycare amid safety concerns

In August, Child Care Licensing also reduced Happy House Daycare's capacity from 310 spaces to 286.

Transport

1 week ago YMCA of Northern Alberta welcomes Katherine O’Neill as new President & CEO

An exciting new chapter begins for Katherine O’Neill and the 118-year-old non-profit organization EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Katherine O’Neill, former CEO of YWCA Edmonton has joined YMCA of Northern Alberta as its new President and CEO — the first woman to hold this position. As both organizations have a 118-year history […]

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1 week ago Details on the Diana Krall, July Talk and The Sheepdogs upcoming Edmonton shows

It’s raining concert announcements! Better than snowing, at least But Diana Krall, July Talk and The Sheepdogs have each just declared separate 2026 dates in Edmonton — so let’s jump into those details, shall we? Canadian contralto singer and jazz pianist icon Krall is playing the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on April 20. With […]

Other

2 w. ago Forest Fire Deadwood Creates Opportunity for Two Global Biofuel Production Sites in Northern Alberta

PowerWood Canada Corp cites 500 jobs to be created with introduction of Canada’s first ‘steam explosion’ pellet production facilities, while reducing wildfire threats and producing industry’s most viable low-carbon replacement for coal CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PowerWood Canada Corp. (“the Company”), headquartered in Calgary, is pleased to announce that it is […]

Events

2 w. ago That's a load: Heavy equipment will snake through Edmonton Sunday

The massive shipment will take a week to reach its destination in northern Alberta

Other

2 w. ago Nearly 300 animals in 'extremely poor' condition saved from northern Alberta animal rescue

"What these animals experienced is simply not acceptable"

Events

2 w. ago Animal rescue groups seize hundreds of animals from 2 northern Alberta properties

A coalition of 16 animal rescue groups from across Alberta have rescued close to 300 animals from two properties near Valleyview, Alta.

Events