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Curling in Canada through the years has been dominated by players from Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, but No. 1 on the all-time list of Canadian greats is from St. John’s, NL.

Thirty years ago, in October 1995, I began creating lists of words, arranged in two columns, with the heading: Spotting the Subtle, Enormous Difference Between.

Alberta is proposing changes to its Water Act to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and communities.

Alberta families who applied for support through the Parent Payment Program by Oct. 27 started receiving payments Friday.

Here’s a bit of medical humour for you. Doctor: How is the little girl doing who swallowed ten quarters last night? Nurse: No change yet.

Hello, everyone. The residents are still enjoying some outdoor walks, with the weather still in double-digit temperatures. Halloween is approaching soon…

The Oyen and District Curling Club is preparing to launch its 2025-26 season this November, running through the end of February.

Oyen residents had the opportunity to learn about cybercrime prevention during a free webinar hosted by ATB on October 7.

When I went to school the next day, William was very kind—not boastful like I had expected. I ignored him entirely.

LETHBRIDGE — A new Comfort Cart is now rolling through the halls at Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH), bringing support and comfort to families caring for a sick child.

Alberta’s 2025 harvest is complete, with most regions reporting strong yields and high-quality crops despite a challenging growing season…

Unofficial results from the Town of Oyen’s municipal election show Doug Jones re-elected as mayor, receiving 173 votes. Terry Caron received 129 votes.

Albertans will soon have the chance to confront one of life’s most universal experiences in a thought-provoking new exhibit at the Royal Alberta Museum.

Alberta’s government invested $17 million in the tourism sector over 2024-25, boosting jobs, supporting local businesses, and driving economic prosperity across the province.

As Alberta’s legislature prepares to reconvene, the government is turning its attention to delivering tangible results for residents, with a focus on health care, education and public safety.

Alberta’s government has cut wait times for Water Act licences by more than half over the past year, a move officials say will save both time and money for landowners, businesses and municipalities.

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!

Well, as it turns out, my optimism really did pay off — the Blue Jays are still going strong. Suddenly, even people who normally think baseball is boring are joining the bandwagon…