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Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'

Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'

Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order.
Donald Trump wants to revive long-dead Keystone XL pipeline as he pushes fossil-fuel agenda

Donald Trump wants to revive long-dead Keystone XL pipeline as he pushes fossil-fuel agenda

Trump says U.S. President Joe Biden’s move to kill a key permit for the Keystone XL project was proof that the Democrat administration was weak and ineffective
Woman accused in drowning of girl at Alberta lake had been under house arrest

Woman accused in drowning of girl at Alberta lake had been under house arrest

A bail hearing has heard that a woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl in an Alberta lake didn't know the child and was supposed to be under house arrest.
One in four farmers had suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months

One in four farmers had suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months

Mental Health challenges affect farmers and there is support available.
Alberta's first commercial lithium facility could be built southeast of Olds

Alberta's first commercial lithium facility could be built southeast of Olds

The site where the central facility will be built will collect the brine, lithium will be extracted and battery-grade lithium salts will be produced for incorporation into the North American battery supply chain.
Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals' promised GST/HST break?

Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals' promised GST/HST break?

The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children's clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15.
Hydrogen-heated home lays ground for low-carbon communities

Hydrogen-heated home lays ground for low-carbon communities

On the outside, the new house just east of Edmonton in Sherwood Park looks like any other Canadian suburban home.
Ticket scammers target Northern Alberta Children's theatre

Ticket scammers target Northern Alberta Children's theatre

Beauty and Beast running November 21 to Dec. 1 at the Arden Theatre faces problems with fake ticket accounts.
NDP pushes Alberta government on accessibility with private member’s bill coming soon

NDP pushes Alberta government on accessibility with private member’s bill coming soon

Marie Renaud, Alberta's community and social services critic, said the province is slipping behind the Canadian government and all provinces but Prince Edward Island.
Parole board reverses decision to deny Paul Bernardo victims’ families from attending hearing

Parole board reverses decision to deny Paul Bernardo victims’ families from attending hearing

Lawyer representing families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy says reversal not enough, Quebec hearing should be rescheduled to accommodate families, who live in Ontario.
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