The competing demands of natural resource development, environmental protection and Indigenous reconciliation appear poised for a head-on crash — with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government caught in the middle as Parliament resumes Tuesday. The NDP is asking House of…
Tag: Alberta
Calgary Olympian named Alberta ambassador of Sport and Active Living
February 15 2020 8:33pm On Saturday, Alberta wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Erica Wiebe was announced as the province’s first-ever ambassador for Sport and Active Living. Michael King reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
Airdrie hosts Alberta Winter Games
February 14 2020 9:06pm This weekend, Airdrie will host the Alberta Winter Games. It’s a celebration of sport that will see 2,800 young athletes, 20 different sports, all in one city. Gord Steinke has more from Airdrie. ‘ }); }…
Why teens self-harm and what you can do to help
February 13 2020 6:55pm As a parent, it’s difficult to see your child hurt – now imagine the pain of child deliberately hurting themselves. An Alberta psychologist warns self harm is on the rise. Laurel Gregory explains what you can…
In-depth on series investigating Alberta’s funeral industry
February 13 2020 5:06pm There are thousands of funerals and cremations in the province every year and the board regulating them doesn’t get that many complaints overall – roughly 20 a year. Reporter Julia Wong talks about the investigative series.…
Supreme Court of Canada will not hear appeals of Calgary parents convicted in teen son’s death
February 13 2020 2:20pm The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeals of the Calgary parents convicted of first-degree murder in 2017 in the death of their 15-year-old son. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Ways to protect yourself, stay level-headed while planning a funeral
February 13 2020 12:37pm Planning a funeral can be a stressful experience. But experts say there are a few ways you can stay level-headed during that emotional time. Julia Wong has the last installment of our series looking into the…
Alberta families asking for improved process after loved ones’ remains mixed up
Two Alberta families are asking for more oversight in the funeral industry after the remains of their loved ones were given to the wrong family. There are roughly 16,000 cremations in Alberta every year. Julia Wong takes a closer look…
‘This is a dress rehearsal for illegal protests on pretty much any major project’: Kenney
February 11 2020 6:43pm Alberta Premier Jason Kenney sounds off on the protests over the Coastal GasLink pipeline. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({ url:…
2 Alberta families upset after mothers’ ashes switched
February 11 2020 6:24pm Two Alberta families are linked forever by a troubling and bizarre incident. As Julia Wong explains, the cremated remains of one family’s loved one were accidentally given to the other. ‘ }); } else { var…