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Long-time fishing advocate continues fight to open Northern Alberta lakes

Long-time fishing advocate continues fight to open Northern Alberta lakes

Retired biologist says fish populations have risen, but anglers are on the decline due to government restrictions
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company

SAN FRANCISCO — ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors.
Eastern Alberta RCMP detachments create safe buy and sell pick up points

Eastern Alberta RCMP detachments create safe buy and sell pick up points

Safe Exchange Zones have now been implemented at all Eastern Alberta RCMP District Detachments to increase safety for those meeting up to purchase or sell items negotiated on through online trade.
Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says RCMP officers were justified in the fatal shooting a man who was armed with a compound bow and arrows outside a hospital in 2021.
Barrhead nurse didn't live to see her namesake clinic in Malawi open

Barrhead nurse didn't live to see her namesake clinic in Malawi open

Raine’s Clinic celebrated six months of operation in Malawi, Africa, but the Alberta woman who was the namesake behind the clinic passed away before it opened.
Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Emissions of a potent greenhouse gas from Alberta's energy industry are underestimated by nearly 50 per cent, according to a new study from one of Canada's premier climate labs.
42-megawatt solar power project being proposed in Northern Alberta

42-megawatt solar power project being proposed in Northern Alberta

An approximately 42-megawatt (MW) solar power project by Obton Solar Canada is being proposed. northeast of Edmonton
SpaceX launches its giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX launches its giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship on Saturday, but lost the booster and then the spacecraft minutes into the test flight.
BREAKING: Airdrie RCMP cleared by ASIRT investigation for in custody death in 2021

BREAKING: Airdrie RCMP cleared by ASIRT investigation for in custody death in 2021

In a released decision, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) concluded that there was no improper action or inaction by police in the matter of a death in the Airdrie RCMP cells on June 7, 2021.
Increased pricing potentially coming for Canmore paid parking in 2024

Increased pricing potentially coming for Canmore paid parking in 2024

“We need to continue to adjust and evolve what this service level does. I think the fee increase in peak season in downtown as well as the fee expansion in the peak season for Quarry Lake as well as the expansion of the Town Centre zone are appropriate ways in the next way to expand the paid parking program and continue to evolve it,”
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