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'Whatever it takes': Albertans encouraged by COVID-19 vaccine lottery to push life back to normal

Getting a COVID-19 shot in Alberta will soon be your 'shot' at winning upwards of $1 million plus a number of other prizes.

The provincial government is expected to announce further details about how Albertans, aged 18 and older, can win $1 million by acquiring their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Mayor Nenshi says Canada has 'a lot to atone for,' but shouldn't impact July 1

While some communities are deciding to pack up their plans for a Canada Day celebration to respect reconciliation, Calgary's mayor says the event will go ahead.

The City of Calgary is holding a number of Canada Day events throughout the city to celebrate the country's 152nd birthday.

Coyote concerns: Calgarian attacked as neighbours complain of an animal problem

A Calgary woman spent Friday night in hospital after an encounter with an urban coyote -- and she's not the first to complain of an animal issue in the northwest.

Alberta's clean electricity turbine a Canadian first, ENMAX says

A unique piece of technology that has recently been completed in Crossfield, Alta., aims to take a chunk out of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by generating electricity.

165 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta as 2nd dose vaccine appointments outpace 1st doses

Alberta reported another 165 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday as second dose appointments start to outpace those for first doses.

'One of the best little kids in the world': Southern Alberta First Nation princess starts water fundraiser

Zoey Black Plume's idea came when she realized that water fountains were not running due to the pandemic and she was worried about what that meant for the homeless community and wanted to do her part to help.

Alberta launches COVID-19 vaccination lottery with three $1 million prizes

Premier Jason Kenney took to Twitter Saturday evening to launch Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination lottery to help incentivize people to get immunized and drive the push to the next reopening stage.

Anti-coal mining rally faces unexpected roadblock

Following months of preparation, members of the Piikani 'Mountain Child Valley Society' were shocked to find out that there were new restrictions placed on their anti-coal mining rally at the last minute.

Alta. woman killed in crash near Golden, B.C.

An Alberta woman was killed in a crash that happened south of Golden, B.C., on June 10, according to RCMP.

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Trudeau pledges support for Ukraine, mum on support for next step in NATO membership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is joining a meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization with Canada reiterating its broad support for Ukraine, but not whether it will back a move by Kyiv to join the military alliance amid tensions with Russia.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to question during a news conference at Tregenna Castle following the G7 Summit in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, on Sunday, June 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

CAF, Sajjan look at 'next steps' after reports senior military leaders golfed with Vance amid misconduct probe

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is determining 'next steps' after being made aware that senior military leaders, including one who can issue orders regarding military police investigations, went golfing with former defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance, who is currently under military police investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.

Canada donating 13M surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to developing countries

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged 13 million surplus vaccines to help the world get immunized against COVID-19 as he and other G7 leaders wrapped up a weekend summit in Britain dominated by the pandemic, climate change and China.

Prime minister, Sask. premier mourn death of RCMP officer killed on-duty

Officials and community members from Saskatchewan and across Canada are sharing messages of mourning after an RCMP officer was killed on-duty Saturday.

Many supplements for vision loss do not achieve their label claim, researcher says

A new generation of supplements have become a billion-dollar business, containing antioxidants that slow the development of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. But according to a researcher, many on the market may not contain the level of antioxidants that they claim on the label.