Circular economy must include textiles, says advocate
Alternatives to fast fashion — cheap, trendy clothing that clogs thrift stores and landfills — will be on display at Edmonton's second annual sustainable fashion show on June 19.
Mitsoh beefs up snack-food herd
A company that makes protein-dense snacks based on Indigenous knowledge is expanding its product line from bison to beef after leveraging a sizeable investment into scaleup success.
The Resplendent Cave finds hidden treasure in role-playing games
A professional game master is on a quest to work with more non-profits after a successful fundraiser helped people with autism find joy in collective storytelling.
CANDLE Lithium set to bring extraction tech to the world
An Edmonton-based startup with a successful pilot under its belt is now taking its direct lithium extraction technology global.
Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime
Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carried in the winner himself as the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on to win their home opener 32-29 in overtime over the Montreal Alouettes…
Mitchell leads Ticats to 41-27 home win over Lions
Bo Levi Mitchell won the showdown between last year's CFL outstanding player finalists.
Calgary man with ‘horrific record for violence’ sentenced to 4 years in transit attack
Curtis Baker-Spence has been sentenced to four years for his role in the attack. With credit for time spent behind bars, he has 28 months left on his sentence.
Alberta First Nation Chief demands apology from Premier Danielle Smith’s office
The Chief of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is demanding an apology from Premier Danielle Smith's office over comments a senior staffer made on social media disparaging the chiefs.
Still some unanswered questions about Alberta’s ‘dual practice’ health care model
While the Alberta government claims its new "dual practice" health care model will reduce wait times for some surgeries, critics say missing details mean that might not be true.
Stampeders seek to rein in Roughriders’ offence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders showed what quarterback Trevor Harris can do with healthy receivers in the CFL team's season-opener.
Lacombe students meet support dog during classroom visits
A Lacombe class takes a group photo with the Lacombe Police School Resource Officer, Debbie from Victim Services and Rally. Facebook/Lacombe Police.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Students across Lacombe schools have been getting a furry visitor in the classroom over…
Red Deer Public Schools outlines three-year plan
Red Deer Public Schools has approved a new Three-Year Education Plan aimed at strengthening student supports and learning opportunities across the division. Photo submitted/Red Deer Public Schools.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Red Deer Public Schools has approved a new Three-Year…
Multiple Central Alberta parades causing road closures today
Drivers are being advised of road closures today (June 20) for Clive, Blackfalds and Sylvan Lake parades. File Photo/Central Alberta Online News.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Motorists travelling through Central Alberta communities today (June 20) may encounter road closures and…
Red Deer Catholic board maintains leadership for 2026-27
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Board of Trustees from left to right: Cathy Bouchard, Edward Wiper, Brenda MacDonald, Chair Chris Andrew, Vice-Chair Cynthia Leyson, Marty Reed, Murray Hollman..captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } The Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Board of…
Rainfall warnings issued for parts of Central Alberta
Environment Canada has issued overnight rainfall warnings for parts of Central Alberta, with up to 100 millimetres of rain expected through the weekend and flooding concerns in several communities. File Photo/Central Alberta Online.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Environment Canada has…
Lacombe Ford Event Raises More Than $4,700 for Local Charities
Lacombe Victim Services receives a cheque. Lacombe Ford.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Community members turned out in force to support local causes during Lacombe Ford's recent Drive One for Your Community event, helping raise thousands of dollars for organizations serving…