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PBR Canada’s Elite Cup Series returns to Medicine Hat in 2026 for sixth time
The Professional Bull Riders Canada's elite Cup Series is returning to Medicine Hat in 2026 for a sixth time.Ticket sales for the PBR Medicine Hat Classic at Co-op Place on October 17, 2026, will begi...
Nov 19, 2025
Daily physical activity among Canadian adults gets low grades, per latest ParticipACTION report
ParticipACTION has released its 2025 Adult Report Card entitled 'Moving Beyond Stagnation: Elevating Physical Activity in Canada.'In the report's words, stagnation refers to a persistent lack of progr...
Nov 19, 2025
Alberta's auditor says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
Alberta's auditor general estimates the government's failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.Auditor General Doug Wylie says in a ne...
Nov 19, 2025
Province aiming to create safer homes, brighter futures for youth
Alberta's government says it is supporting and strengthening occupational health and safety practices in child and youth facilities.Over the next two years, the province says it is investing more than...
Nov 19, 2025
Pronoun policy threatens to jeopardize relationship with students; Alberta teachers
The union representing Alberta teachers says the province's school pronoun policy puts teachers in a bind and threatens to jeopardize their students' trust.Jason Schilling, head of the Alberta Teacher...
Nov 19, 2025
BBB warns popular dog breeds targets for scammers
French bulldogs, dachshunds, German shepherds.According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), these dog breeds are some of the most popular lures scammers use to bring in unsuspecting targets. The orga...
Nov 19, 2025
Travellers from Innisfail to Scotford may experience delays because of large load transport
The Government of Alberta is warning the public to expect delays over the next three days as an oversized load is transported from Innisfail to Scotford.Beginning today through Nov. 21, the load will ...
Nov 19, 2025
Coaldale man dies after multi-vehicle collision south of Brooks on Tuesday
A Coaldale man has died after a multi-vehicle collision south of Brooks on Tuesday.Reports of the collision at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 873, near Rainier, were responded to by Brooks...
Nov 19, 2025
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws
The Alberta government has invoked the Charter's notwithstanding clause to prevent court challenges to a trio of laws impacting transgender youth and adults.The clause is part of a bill now before the...
Nov 18, 2025
Virtual addiction treatment expands, bringing help home for Albertans
Recovery Alberta says it is bringing help home through expanded virtual substance use treatment creating hope through accessible, compassionate care wherever Albertans are.As part of National Addictio...
Nov 18, 2025