G7 Community Information Centre opens west of Cochrane
With the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit fast approaching, the RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group has opened a G7 Community Information Centre at the Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino.
The centre is designed to help local residents get answers to any questions or concerns about how the international summit may impact their daily routines. Staff from Global Affairs Canada’s Summit Management Office will also be on-site to help with questions related to accreditation, which will be required to enter or exit the Controlled Access Zone from June 10 to 18.
The biggest lobster boil in Western Canada is coming to Cochrane
Team Tata’s is back with their signature Tatapalooza Newfie Steak and Lobster Bash on May 31 — and they’re closing in on a major milestone: $1 million raised for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Founded in 2005 after their mother’s breast cancer diagnosis, sisters Kaitlyn and Nicole have rallied community support through events like this one, raising $910,000 so far.
Tickets are $80, and that includes a steak and lobster dinner, live music by Atlantic Storm, a silent auction, and 50/50.
Willows couple believe swastika graffiti was hate crime
A couple in the Willows neighbourhood believes they were targeted in a hate crime after a swastika was spray-painted on their garage door around 11:30 a.m. on May 13.
Akini Peters and Michelle Blyden say they can't think of any other reason their home on Willow Street would be singled out for the vandalism.
Peters is the only Black person in the neighbourhood.
"No other garage was touched, just this one, and it seems very purposeful to me," he said. "It could be a coincidence, but look at the sign. Look at the colour of my skin."
Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish.
UNICEF’s 19th Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to make friends.
It blames bullying in particular for a drop in life satisfaction reported by 15-year-olds, down three percentage points to 76 per cent since 2018.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'
Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.
While some were prominent figures in former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government — including Dominic LeBlanc, Mélanie Joly, Chrystia Freeland and François-Philippe Champagne — Carney froze out other prominent members of his predecessor's team.
Carney named 28 full ministers to his cabinet, which will meet for the first time on Wednesday.
Sask. producers say bovine TB compensation inadequate
YORKTON, Sask. —Those affected by quarantines and eradication policies want more financial assistance from the federal government.
Efforts to trace the bovine tuberculosis case discovered last fall have put several farms in quarantine and under financial pressure.
The positive test found on a Saskatchewan cow at slaughter Nov. 29, 2024, brought with it numerous ramifications as a result of Canada’s tracing policies to ensure continued trade under international animal health rules.
Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union
The union representing thousands of Alberta government workers has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said members have voted 90 per cent in favour of hitting the picket lines.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Smith said the goal remains to get a deal at the bargaining table.
"We do not want to have to use the clear strike mandate we have received, but we will, if necessary," he said, calling it a historic strike vote.
Alberta premier's chief of staff criticizes new federal environment minister
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's chief of staff is sounding the alarm over Prime Minister Mark Carney's pick to head up the government's environment portfolio.
Rob Anderson took to social media Tuesday to air his misgivings about new Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin.
"Sit down for this one Alberta...Meet Canada's new Environment Minister," he writes.
Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker
Calgary legislature member Ric McIver is the new Speaker of the Alberta legislature.
McIver resigned as municipal affairs minister early Tuesday and soon after was voted into the Speaker's job by his peers, defeating Opposition NDP candidate Heather Sweet.
After the vote result was announced, McIver was ceremoniously dragged to the Speaker's chair by Premier Danielle Smith and Opposition NDP house leader Christina Gray.
Some jovial heel dragging on McIver's part meant Gray dropped his elbow and started pushing him from behind while Smith led the way.
Leadership praised as Farkas departs GRPF for Calgary mayoral run
Praise is being heaped upon Jeromy Farkas for his 20 months at the helm of the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF).
Farkas has stepped down from his role as chief executive officer and is now focusing entirely on his campaign for Calgary mayor.
Under his leadership, the foundation expanded community partnerships and secured new funding for park conservation and programming.