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Steep rise in rate of stillbirth among young women in Alberta

Steep rise in rate of stillbirth among young women in Alberta

Among women aged 15 to 19, however, the rate of stillbirth quadrupled during that same period, from 6.27 in 2012 to 26.32 in 2023, according to data from Alberta Health.
Transfer station fire prompting waste burn review

Transfer station fire prompting waste burn review

The wildfire started after Parks started burning clean wood debris before the weekend. After the weekend, winds whipped embers off into the surrounding dry grass.
Op-ed: More of the Same: How the Latest Liberal Budget Fails Young and Working Canadians

Op-ed: More of the Same: How the Latest Liberal Budget Fails Young and Working Canadians

The latest federal budget, presented by Prime Minister Trudeau's government as beneficial for young Canadians, actually sets them up for financial hardship.
New study explores visitor experiences in Alberta dark sky preserves

New study explores visitor experiences in Alberta dark sky preserves

How does spending a night gazing up at the unspoiled sky impact astrotourists? Is it enough to change how they think about light pollution, or does the sense of wonder fade like the milky way under city lights?
Jasper and the rest of Canada had warmest winter on record

Jasper and the rest of Canada had warmest winter on record

The ECCC is hopeful for a rebound of precipitation this spring after a dismal amount of snowfall this past winter.
Hinton hospital unable to provide obstetrical services over weekend

Hinton hospital unable to provide obstetrical services over weekend

Alberta Health Services says the interruption will last from 7 a.m. Friday, April 19 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21.
RCMP say ruptured pipeline near Edson not national security incident

RCMP say ruptured pipeline near Edson not national security incident

"The RCMP can confirm that INSET was engaged with the Edson RCMP and industry partners."
Op-ed: Facebook is not for news

Op-ed: Facebook is not for news

Where are you reading these words right now? It could be your phone, your tablet, a laptop or desktop computer. Or even in print.
Suzuki: Igniting the great global transformation

Suzuki: Igniting the great global transformation

"Shifting course, transforming not just our energy and economic systems but also our ways of thinking, will benefit the vast majority of the world’s people."
Seniors Society 51°µÍø

Seniors Society 51°µÍø

"Our Spring Dinner is now scheduled for Monday, April 22, with entertainment confirmed at the Activity Centre Hall."
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