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Ottawa gives Canada Post a $1.01-billion loan amid ongoing financial struggles
GATINEAU - The federal government is making more than $1 billion available to Canada Post in the form of a repayable loan to help the beleaguered Crown corporation remain solvent and keep its services...
Feb 07, 2026

More than 100 wild pigs caught under Wild Boar Program says Alberta government
The province says professional trappers caught 108 wild pigs under Alberta's Wild Boar Control Program in 2025.A release from the province says there were 72 reports made through the Squeal on Pigs! o...
Feb 07, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 36510704 © Mikael Males | Dreamstime.com)

NWJHL playoffs continue this weekend
The Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League has started the first round of playoffs. The County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings kicked off their series against the Beaverlodge Blades with a 5-3 win...
Feb 06, 2026

Area that includes the Peace records Alberta's lowest unemployment rate in January
The area that takes in the Peace Country had the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in January. Statistics Canada says the rate was at 5.2 per cent for the area that takes in all of northwestern Albe...
Feb 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime.)

Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayor Caucus welcomes new members & reaffirms commitments
The Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayor Caucus held its first meeting on Thursday, Feb 5, since October's municipal elections brought in new faces.As part of their meeting, eleven new mayors were welcomed ...
Feb 06, 2026 MCMC meeting (Image Credit: Stony Plain Mayor William Choy social media)

Fort St. John RCMP investigating copper wire theft
Fort St. John RCMP are requesting the public's help investigating a copper wire theft.On Wednesday, Feb. 4, it was reported that approximately $250,000 worth of copper wire had been stripped and stole...
Feb 06, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 14351395 © Effe45 | Dreamstime.com)

Alberta adds 41,800 full-time jobs in January
January was a strong month on the jobs front in Alberta.Statistics Canada reports that we kicked off the new year by adding 41,800 full-time jobs across the province.Even with a reduction of 21,400 pa...
Feb 06, 2026 Welcome to Alberta sign. The province had a net gain of approximately 20,000 jobs in Jan. 2026. (Image Credit: (c) Wellesenterprises | Dreamstime.com)

Evergreen Park holding East Coast Kitchen party Feb. 7
Evergreen Park is holding an event Saturday celebrating East Coast culture.The East Coast Kitchen Party is a fundraising event for Evergreen that allows participants to enjoy traditional East Coast fo...
Feb 06, 2026 East Coast Kitchen Party (Image Credit: Evergreen Park)

Canadian Bar Association speaks out against Smith's judicial appointment demands
The Canadian Bar Association is speaking out against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's call for more input on the selection of federal judges. Smith says if Alberta doesn't get more say on future judic...
Feb 05, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 173619370 © Flynt | Dreamstime.com)

Alberta RCMP providing crime prevention tips for business owners
Alberta RCMP are offering tips to business owners to reduce the risk of theft and damages.In 2025, Mounties say 3,858 break and enters in businesses across Alberta RCMP jurisdiction were reported, dow...
Feb 05, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 35945460 © Alexandru Cuznetov | Dreamstime.com)