Local, Regional News

Here’s all the latest news concerning the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and the steps leaders are taking to address these issues. Read More

The world's so-called "doomsday glacier" may be breaking up faster than previously thought, which could have catastrophic implications for B.C.'s major coastal cities in the next couple of decades, according to a new international study involving Canadian research. Read More

When it comes to writing novels, curiosity is the artistic lodestar that guides bestselling Vancouver author and emergency room doctor Daniel Kalla. Read More

A stunning duplex-style home in Marda Loop designed and built by Dream Ridge Homes recently won the title of Best New Home in the price category $591,000 to $640,999 at the Building Industry and Land Development Calgary Region Awards. Both a personal and a professional project — the home is owned by Dream Ridge Homes' Luke Obodzinski and his wife, Lisa, a flight attendant for WestJet. The 2,500-square-foot home exudes a welcoming European vibe, with plenty of red brick and a unique arched portico crafted from stone. Inside, the home emulates an upscale Parisian flat, an esthetic that was very much top-of-mind for Lisa who often flies overseas to Paris. Read More

Efforts of a relentless north Edmonton resident may lead to digging up the past in the form of a time capsule buried more than 20 years ago at the former Clareview movie theatre complex. Read More

Legal suites are a common route homeowners are taking to ease the pressure of household finances. Read More

Averton is switching things up. Read More

Stretching a mortgage’s amortization is unlikely to have much impact in the Edmonton market, with the reduction in monthly payments much less than in pricier markets, a new study shows. Read More

Going longer for a lower payment is more in vogue these days in Calgary’s pricier home market. More buyers are seeking 30-year amortization mortgages than ever despite limitations on who qualifies versus the standard 25-year amortization. Read More

Construction has begun on new neighbourhood in Calgary’s growing northwest quadrant. Read More

One of Alayne Lebsack's most distinct childhood memories was visiting her grandmother in a nursing home. Read More

It's evident from the participation in the recent public hearing, that the serious issue of city-wide re-zoning is more contentious than any in recent Calgary history, yet the majority of council doesn’t deem it worthy of a plebiscite. Whether to bid on a second Winter Olympics was also a contentious question and a plebiscite resolved the issue. Read More

Several years ago, I received a notice from the City of Calgary looking for input on a new Attainable Homes project being proposed for our neighbourhood. My initial response was selfish — we’ll lose greenspace, have more traffic and noise, and the fabric of our community might change. Read More

You just gotta love Premier Scott Moe and his minions! The recent disclosures by the Speaker Randy Weekes of intimidation and interference in his supposedly independent legislative role only adds to the long list of the Moe government pulling out all stops to get their own way. Read More

So often doctors are accused of being quick to prescribe various medications for conditions such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. Read More

The B.C. minister in charge of universities says the fatal overdose of a student at the University of Victoria identified gaps and the need for immediate changes. Read More

One of Edmonton's best-known and longest-tenured police officers has retired after being placed on unpaid leave during an investigation. Read More

A look at Saturday's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Read More

Prairie Star Deck: With legendary aerosol murals of Worf and Spock around Edmonton, AJA Louden needs prove no sci-fi cred. We’ve also witnessed his Afrofuturism play large, including on the walls of Avenue Skatepark. But in his new, dedicated exhibition of work, Louden has levelled up straight into outer space, applying textile and tapestry skills honed at Fern’s School of Craft into pure expression that is nothing short of f-bomb jaw-dropping, easily some of the best art made around Edmonton in years. Talking about the cyclical nature of power and importance of craft in regional Black history, he’ll be at the opening — seriously be there before he ascends further. Read More

The days of slower growth for Alberta’s electricity sector are coming to an end, with a new long-term outlook showing the appetite for power consumption will increase over the next two decades. Read More