EDMONTON – For half a century, Alberta’s Green Certificate Program has been helping high school students gain hands-on skills and launch careers in agriculture.

October 20, 2025, was a momentous day in the life of Patricia Siferd, former resident of Acadia Valley and Oyen. After years of study and research in the Department of Human Ecology…

TILLEY - On Oct. 31,  2025, at 10 a.m., emergency services personnel, which included Brooks RCMP, County of Newell Peace Officers, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Departments…

Alberta is helping farmers, ranchers and rural entrepreneurs turn their way of life into tourism opportunities that showcase the province’s western heritage.

Loneliness is a universal human experience like hunger or thirst. It is a natural signal that something is missing from our lives—in this case, human connection.

As The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program marks its 50th anniversary this year, this remembrance season brings to mind the inspiring story of Second World War veteran Cliff Chadderton…

Where has October gone? Friday was Halloween, and I have to admit—I looked pretty scary in the mirror that morning. Overslept, scrambled to get a few things done…

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

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

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…