The leadership race for the Alberta NDP has thinned out yet again. Candidate Gil McGowan has announced his formal farewell to his campaign, but not to the political party.The Alberta Federation of Labour President says he's suspended his campaign after not being able to come up with $60,000 for the entry fee. He says i...

Weeks after raising $5,000 to benefit the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital's pediatrics unit, a new gaming system has arrived courtesy of the graduating students from the Medicine Hat College's sports and events marketing and management program. It started off as a cute idea, a video game system for young patients in nee...

Emergency crews responded to a kitchen fire on the south side of the city on Friday.Officials say Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services attended an apartment building in the 500 block of 6 Street South at around 12 p.m. on May 10.Crews from four stations helped mitigate any further spread of the flames after a residen...

The Fort Macleod RCMP is asking for help in an investigation of mischief.Police say early on May 3, 2024, an unknown suspect, or suspects, went to JP's Petro & General Store in Granum "to steal fuel". The RCMP reports that hoses were damaged, which caused "a significant amount of fuel to leak into th...

In what could be a fun Friday night activity, Albertans will have a chance to see the Northern Lights.The Weather Network (TWN) says widespread auroras are possible across most of Canada and much of the U.S. Friday night, May 10, 2024. Forecasters are expecting a potential geomagnetic storm to kick off the weekend.&quo...

The Alberta Utilities Commission has fined another company for operating an electricity generator without a licence -- using the power, like other offenders, to operate bitcoin mines. In a settlement dated Tuesday, Energy Sustain Services is to pay a $10,000 fine for operating the power plant in Brazeau County, southwe...

An Alberta organization which provides support for families navigating divorce and separation is in jeopardy due to a lack of funding.Next Chapter Alberta is now relying on philanthropists and Albertans province-wide, as well as the government, to help it ensure it can continue to offer its services -- otherwise, "...

Albertans are encouraged to be ready for an emergency.May 5 to 11, 2024 marks Emergency Preparedness Week across the country. The theme for this year's initiative is 'Be Prepared. Know Your Risks', with the intent being to encourage citizens to understand the risks in their local area and learn what actions they can ta...

Motorists using Alberta highways on Saturday, May 4, will want to take extra caution.From 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., volunteers in orange safety vests will be collecting trash along provincial highways for the annual highway cleanup.Drivers are reminded to slow down, obey signs, watch for pedestrians, and use caution when pa...

The province is investing in new funding for sport and recreation facilities in Alberta.As part of Budget 2024, the province is directing $30 million through the new Active Communities Initiative to support recreational facilities.Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow says, "Across Alberta, the local skating ...