3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1395+ words) The final vestiges of a campaign to attract droves of people and their skills to Alberta had all but disappeared from the UCP government’s agenda. Detractors said it had been too much, too fast, without enough planning in place to…...

4+ day, 11+ min ago   (572+ words) New grants worth $15 million to help address family violence have arrived on the scene because of wise counsel from rural Alberta, the minister of children and family services says. Emergency family violence shelters in small-town Alberta “created the impetus” for…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (453+ words) Breathe a sigh of relief, Bow Valley, it’s coming to an end. Monday (Sept. 7) is the final day of the Canada Strong Pass, the free admission to national parks across Canada endeavour as well as discounted prices on camping, museum…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (972+ words) BANFF – The Banff YWCA provided shelter to 142 women, children and other individuals fleeing from violence last year, representing 3,416 nights of safe accommodation in the emergency shelter. The Y supports people in affordable and transitional housing programs and works tirelessly on…...