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Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community

Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community

Alberta's human rights tribunal has dismissed a gender discrimination complaint against an Edmonton 911 operator, but the LGBTQ+ advocate who lodged it expects the ruling will lead to justice for others.
Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

A new poll suggests most Canadians are concerned about the federal government's ability to handle Canada-U.S.
Moose hanging around southern Alberta town tranquilized and moved

Moose hanging around southern Alberta town tranquilized and moved

The approximately 500 pound animal was placed on a transport platform, covered in a blanket, eyes covered to keep it calm, secured and pulled on a pickup truck with a winch.
Thinking of a career change? Here's how to make the leap successfully

Thinking of a career change? Here's how to make the leap successfully

The prospect of a career shift is exciting, but transitioning can be a process — sometimes, one that takes longer than expected. Experts say it's important to evaluate your skills and interests before making the leap.
Unifor members vote to back strike mandate at CPKC if new contract not reached

Unifor members vote to back strike mandate at CPKC if new contract not reached

Workers represented by Unifor at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway have voted in favour of strike action if their union cannot reach a new deal with the company.
Man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing at Saddle Lake

Man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing at Saddle Lake

Jeremy Shaun Cardinal, 44, is charged with with first-degree murder, in the stabbing death of 61-year-old Garvin Lloyd Chisan.
Canada has 2.4M households in ‘core housing need’

Canada has 2.4M households in ‘core housing need’

Parliamentary budget officer report says need driven by high interest rates, slow adjustment of housing stock to higher immigration
Stolen firearms recovered by police near Elk Point, three people charged

Stolen firearms recovered by police near Elk Point, three people charged

Three people have been arrested and charged - and several firearms seized - after police located a Cold Lake man who was wanted by police at a rural residence near Elk Point on Jan. 8.
One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions adapt.
Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

"Although expected to recover naturally, there was actual impact to a water body with short-term impacts on localized areas in the aquatic environment."
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