City of Kelowna still waiting for money from speculation tax, mayor says
Kelowna’s mayor said the city is still waiting for the money promised to municipalities that fall under the speculation tax. Continue reading →
Calgary teen with ‘big dreams’ enjoys worldwide music success during pandemic
Now working out of a recording studio in her parents’ basement, singer/songwriter Tate McRae is eager for COVID-19 restrictions to ease. Continue reading →
O’Regan rebuffs calls to impose sanctions on U.S. over Keystone XL cancellation
O’Regan said the government has a “responsibility to Albertans to safeguard our relationship with the single largest customer for Canadian crude.” Continue reading →
A third of 2020’s confirmed fatal drug overdoses happened in rural Saskatchewan
One-third of the 172 confirmed fatal drug overdoses in Saskatchewan last year were outside of the province’s two major urban centres. Continue reading →
Edmonton shooting victim remembered as ‘kind, humble’ grandfather
Dion “Sonny” McCallum was sitting inside his home when he was shot and fatally wounded. His family is still trying to understand what happened to him. Continue reading →
Former Great Canadian Gaming managers admit company pushed back on investigations of high-rollers
Former managers at Richmond’s River Rock casino testified that executives complained about investigators probing foreign high-rollers for suspected drug-cash transactions. Continue reading →
Saskatoon city council votes to lower taxes on affordable housing projects
Saskatoon city council voted for a tax abatement for affordable housing projects in the city. A National Affordable Housing Corporation spokesperson says it’s a step for equity. Continue reading →
Indigenous woman left with concussion after RCMP arrest in northern Saskatchewan
Police confirm a physical altercation occurred while Emily Kammermayer was being placed under arrest. Continue reading →
Protest at Saqib Shahab’s home denounced by Saskatchewan Medical Association
‘Bringing a protest to Dr. Shahab’s private residence is absolutely unacceptable, and the SMA condemns these actions,’ SMA president Dr. Barb Konstantynowicz said. Continue reading →
BEI clarifies that teen did not receive CPR after being shot by Quebec police
On Monday, the BEI published a correction to the initial statement on the case of the fatal shooting by police of the 17 year-old. Continue reading →