Edmonton -- There's no denying it, Whyte Ave is becoming a dangerous place to visit. It seems like, every weekend, there is another stabbing where someone is either seriously injured or killed.
In the past, most of the violence was thought to be gang...
Imagine, for a moment, that you are a 19-year old young woman. You have just married but have not yet moved in with your betrothed.
In the past, you have given your picture to another man, and you want it back before your new husband finds out about...
Canadians may soon be stopped for roadside checks targeting drug-impaired drivers.
According to the Vancouver Sun, Justice Minister Vic Toews is taking another stab at catching drug-using drivers, even though similar legislation has failed a couple of...
According to the Ottawa Citizen, members from a local church were approached by a man claiming to need money for adult diapers.
Apparrently, the individual said he was in town for cancer therapy, and that he needed to buy some diapers and couldn't aff...
A story in today's Calgary Herald notes that researchers are finding out that fish aren't the short-memoried, clods that they have been predominantly portrayed as.
Apparently, fish have unique personalities and can learn from environmental experiences...
A story in today's Edmonton Journal details how the pagers of medical staff can carry infectious bacteria that could make others sick.
The story goes on to say that medical staff who carry pagers should practice good hand hygiene, and so should anyone...
Education Minister Gene Zwozdesky has announced a $3.2 billion shot in the arm for Alberta's ailing education system. This funding is above-and-beyond the normal $1.4 billion annual budget.
In Edmonton, this translates into 12 new schools for the cit...
The Edmonton Oilers won the goal-tenders dual tonight and vaulted themselves into a tie with Minnesota for the division lead.
Rollie the Goalie played an outstanding game and led the Oilers to a 2 - 1 victory over their arch-rivals, the Calgary Flames.
Global News has reported that the Federal Government will reopen the same sex marriage debate in the House of Commons before the end of the current session.
Given that the session will end in approximately three weeks, it is unlikely that the issue ...
Recently, Edmonton beat out Winnipeg for the infamous title of "Murder Capitol of Canada."
With the additional four young men murdered on the weekend, it doesn't look like the situation is improving. And, ordinary folks are starting to ask themselves...
Isn't it interesting how Ralph Klein has suddenly become a liberal spender?
Ralph came to power touting his ability to say no to Ministers, constituents, and the business community alike. And, he kept his word -- slashing spending across the board.
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][/b]With housing as scarce as cats in a dog pound, people are having arough time finding their dream homes in Alberta.
The few homes available on the market, are priced well beyond the means of most lower-income -- even middle-income families. Renta...