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A look at how Alberta's proposed sovereignty act would work
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced on Tuesday her signature bill called the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act. The United Conservative Party government says the proposed...
Nov 29, 2022

Former Calgary Flames star Matthew Tkachuk returns to Saddledome a Florida Panther
CALGARY - The reality of playing for an opposing team in what was once his home arena for so many seasons sank in for Matthew Tkachuk on Tuesday. The 24-year-old winger returned to Calgary's Saddledom...
Nov 29, 2022

Former Premier Jason Kenney resigns
Medicine Hat, AB--As Premier Danielle Smith attended her first legislative session as leader of Alberta, former Premier Jason Kenney announced his resignation effective immediately.In a letter posted ...
Nov 29, 2022

A look at some of the species at risk in Canada
OTTAWA - The Wild Species 2020 report released Tuesday identifies more than 5,000 species that are extinct or at risk of going extinct in Canada. That included 18 species whose ranking is considered g...
Nov 29, 2022

Senators ask Trudeau to strip Don Meredith of 'Honourable' title
OTTAWA - Senators voted to ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to have former colleague Don Meredith stripped of his "Honourable" title. Meredith resigned from the upper chamber amid a sexual misconduct...
Nov 29, 2022

United Nations launches UNiTE! campaign
The United Nations launched their UNite! campaign on November 25; which is 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls around the world. The campaign will come to an end on December 10...
Nov 29, 2022

Hatters share tips on being prepared during winter driving season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - As Hatters gear up for the holidays, we are likely to see more vehicles commuting to and from their destinations during the winter months, and with the change in temperature comes a...
Nov 29, 2022

Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundr...
Nov 29, 2022

Province tables Sovereignty Act as fall legislature session begins
EDMONTON- A much-talked-about piece of legislation has been tabled in Alberta. Premier Danielle Smith said in a news release, "The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act [Sovereignty Act] will...
Nov 29, 2022

Alberta government priorities outlined in throne speech
EDMONTON, AB - It was a busy day for the Government of Alberta.On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Danielle Smith was officially sworn in as the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat.Later in the afternoon, the gove...
Nov 29, 2022