A 73-year-old man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Kawartha Lakes Saturday afternoon.
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Alberta voter ID restrictions threat to ‘core democratic values’: political scientist
Proposed voter ID restrictions will stop many Albertans from participating in local elections and are a sign of growing threats to “core democratic values” in the province, says University of Alberta political scientist Jared Wesley.
Okanagan author writes rhyming book about wine grapes from around world
An Okanagan author, editor and writing coach has put a fun twist on learning everything there is to know about wine grapes.Darcy Nybo, in collaboration with West Kelowna artist Tasha Campbell, has released Wine ABCs: A Fun Look at Wine Grapes from Around the World.The colourful rhyming…
WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notice to mechanics union, prepares to reduce schedule
WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union representing its mechanics, and warns a work stoppage could happen as early as Tuesday.
Live feeds offer real-time look into 5 Edmonton-area peregrine falcon nests
Albertans are being invited into the homes of five feathered couples as they get ready to raise their families.
New non-profit aiming to help educate Calgarians about justice system, legal support
A new non-profit organization that aims to help people access support and resources to learn more about the justice system and legal issues is preparing to open its doors in Calgary.
1 dead, 1 arrested after Friday morning assault near Alberta Avenue
A man is dead after an assault Friday morning near Alberta Avenue.
WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notice to aircraft maintenance union
WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union that represents its aircraft maintenance engineers, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association.
Work stoppage possible as WestJet issues lockout notice to maintenance engineers’ union
A lockout notice issued by WestJet to a union representing aircraft maintenance engineers could result in a work stoppage next week.
Kahnawake draws crowds for Star Wars Day at collectibles expo
Hundreds of vendors, collectibles and sci-fi and fantasy nerds of all stripes took in the K-Town Collectibles Expo in Kahnawake Que. that kicked off on Star Wars Day, May the fourth.