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Parkland looks to sell its retail and commercial businesses in Florida

Parkland looks to sell its retail and commercial businesses in Florida

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has put its Florida-based retail and commercial businesses on the market as part of a previously announced strategy to divest non-core assets.
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Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's moving ahead this fall with legislation that would require parents to proactively sign up to have their children opt-in, rather than the usual practice of opting out, for sex education.
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RCMP seek more information after 17-year-old shot in the community of St. Albert

RCMP seek more information after 17-year-old shot in the community of St. Albert

Three teens were taken to hospital after a shooting in an Alberta community northeast of Edmonton. The RCMP say the incident happened just before 1 a.m. Monday, in the city of St. Albert.
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Struggling Stampeders can't keep up with the Joneses or Elks in 35-20 Labour Day loss

Struggling Stampeders can't keep up with the Joneses or Elks in 35-20 Labour Day loss

CALGARY — A memorable performance by receiver Tevin Jones led the Edmonton Elks to a big Labour Day Classic victory.
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Stampeders look to earn a win coming off long layoff against Elks on Labour Day

Stampeders look to earn a win coming off long layoff against Elks on Labour Day

CALGARY — Dave Dickenson is a little uneasy heading into Monday’s Labour Day Classic between his Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks at McMahon Stadium.
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Two dead, others injured after semi crosses centre line and collides with motorcycles

Two dead, others injured after semi crosses centre line and collides with motorcycles

FAUST, Alta. — Two people are dead and at least six others were injured after police say a semi truck crossed the centre line of a highway and collided with a group of motorcycles in northern Alberta.
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'I just called him Daddy': Family of Calgary's Buck Shot share favourite memories

'I just called him Daddy': Family of Calgary's Buck Shot share favourite memories

CALGARY — Brenda Barge did what other kids in southern Alberta did in the 1960s: rush home at noon to watch "The Buck Shot Show" on TV. "I just called him Daddy.
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Bylaw officers work over long weekend as reports continue of Calgary water scofflaws

Bylaw officers work over long weekend as reports continue of Calgary water scofflaws

CALGARY — A Calgary official has a warning for people who continue to water lawns as the city works to repair a feeder main -- bylaw officers are working through the holiday weekend.
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RCMP say a fire after a break-in at a hangar in Alberta caused millions in damage

RCMP say a fire after a break-in at a hangar in Alberta caused millions in damage

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta.
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Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta's planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen.
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