Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith
WestJet, Air North announce deal for single-ticket travel involving both airlines
WHITEHORSE, YUKON - WestJet and Whitehorse-based Air North have announced a new agreement that will allow single-ticket travel across both airlines' networks. A statement from WestJet says the new "in...
Jul 29, 2024
Judo champ Christa Deguchi claims Canada's first gold of Paris Games
PARIS - It was a golden day for Canada on the judo mat. Christa Deguchi captured the country's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a victory over South Korea's Huh Mimi in the under-57 kilogra...
Jul 29, 2024
"Now lost": Jasper fire torching cherished memories along with forests
The black clouds billowing from the fires razing Jasper National Park hold more than the reek of charred timber and scorched earth. For thousands of Canadians and mountain-lovers around the world, it'...
Jul 25, 2024
Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
A wildfire in Alberta is forcing a well-known mountain community to evacuate. An evacuation order has been issued for the town of Jasper, with residents being advised to head west on Highway 16 to Bri...
Jul 22, 2024
Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders
EDMONTON - Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top federal politicians, including the prime minister. RCMP say a social media user on the platform X had al...
Jul 22, 2024
Alberta matching donations towards crowdfunded non-profits
The Alberta Government is helping crowdfunded non-profits this summer.Crowdfunding Alberta is available to non-profits year-round, making it easier for them to raise much-needed funds. The province wi...
Jul 22, 2024
Benefit for Clairmont family taking place Saturday
A benefit dinner and dance is being held Saturday, July 20 at the Clairmont Community Hall to help the family of a little boy who died in a crash at Highway 43 and Highway 43X on July 6.Organizers say...
Jul 19, 2024
Alberta Premier says ministers, staff accepting playoff hockey tickets onside
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't think her cabinet ministers and political staff accepting tickets to luxury suites at playoff hockey games runs afoul of ethics rules. Smith ...
Jul 19, 2024
Proposed class-action lawsuit filed over Calgary water main break
CALGARY - A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the City of Calgary over a major water main break claiming businesses lost significant revenue. In a statement of claim filed Wednesday...
Jul 19, 2024
Accused in Coutts blockade trial feared food shortages, questioned COVID-19 vaccine
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - One of two men accused of conspiring to kill police at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says he was worried about government overreach, food shortages and the COVID-19 vaccine...
Jul 18, 2024