Women’s advocate Katherine Swampy speaks at the eight annual Hate to Hope Rally at the Alberta Legislature on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Moira Wyton/Postmedia More than two dozen individuals stood in solidarity against discrimination, homophobia and bullying for the eighth…
Alberta cowgirls welcome new pro rodeo event
The face of women’s rodeo in Alberta is changing and those competing say it’s about time. READ MORE: Calgary teen rides to unforgettable 2nd-place finish at Calgary Stampede Previously, they’ve only been able to compete in barrel racing under the…
Federal NDP leader Singh makes stop in Edmonton, party’s lone Alberta riding
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited the party’s lone riding in Alberta on Saturday in an effort to build momentum in the province ahead of the fall election. The New Democrats have failed to translate strong support for the Alberta…
Edmonton weather forecast: Aug. 24
August 24 2019 9:00pm Here’s Suzy Burge’s Aug 24/2019 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({ url:…
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 24
August 24 2019 8:35pm A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton on Aug 24/2019 with Breanna Karstens-Smith. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({…
Music becomes outlet for Sask. teen amputee
August 24 2019 8:10pm Dillon Gazandlare was born missing a forearm, but that hasn’t stopped him from finding a way to play guitar. Now, his sights are set on becoming a performing artist. Julia Wong reports. ‘ }); } else…
More firearms rules would hurt industry, says sporting arms association
Edmonton gun owners are telling federal leaders not to pull the trigger on stricter gun regulations for the potentially negative impact they could have on their industry. The Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association released Saturday preliminary results of an…
World’s longest baseball game attempt heads into homestretch
Participants attempting to play the world’s longest baseball game are hoping for a home run Sunday. The four-day effort has seen 56 players take shifts for what they hope will be 82 to 83 hours of continuous baseball at a diamond…
Junior hockey: Mick rejoins junior coaching game; Rockets open main training camp doors
One of the Okanagan’s top hockey minds is back in the coaching game. This week, Troy Mick was announced as part owner, general manager and head coach of the Cold Lake, Alta., Wings. The Wings are a junior team, and…
Father of suspected northern B.C. killer seeks access to video of ‘last will and testament’
The father of one of two suspected killers from B.C. is fighting for access to a video RCMP describe as his son’s “last will and testament,” according to his lawyer. Sarah Leamon says her client, Al Schmegelsky, father of Bryer Schmegelsky,…