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As much as I try to do my part for the environment—recycling, using greener light bulbs, you name it—I’ve finally hit my breaking point. When, exactly, did bread companies decide we needed cardboard clips instead of the trusty plastic ones? And more importantly, when can we go back? Because today sounds like a good day […]

Even though we’re nearly 450 kilometers away from Edmonton, many of us in Fort McMurray are die-hard Oilers fans. And recently, it seems like the Oilers are becoming big fans of us too! Just yesterday, the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation announced a generous donation of $45,000 to five local charities in Fort McMurray. The focus? […]

While we’ve been lucky to enjoy a fall that’s been a bit warmer than usual, reality is about to set in—big time. Environment Canada is warning that a large chunk of the province is about to get its first real taste of winter, with snow expected to start as early as this weekend! Our current […]

As you head home tonight, there’s one piece of good news—tonight’s toughest decision is not what’s for dinner. I don’t know about you, but after this long weekend, my fridge is stuffed with leftovers. And even though I trusted my mom to handle Thanksgiving dinner, I’m still staring down enough turkey to last me for […]

With another long weekend on the horizon, I’m sure we’re all pretty excited, right? A few extra days to kick back, relax, and—oh wait, it’s Turkey Season. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good turkey dinner with all the trimmings as much as the next person. But let’s be real—there are just so […]

Living way up here in the north, it can sometimes feel like we’re missing out on the fun that goes on across the province. You know, like when Edmonton gets all the big concerts or when Calgary gets their festivals. But right now? Maybe we should be grateful for the distance. Why, you ask? Well, […]

We might be in the thick of spooky season right now, but it seems the next holiday is already creeping up on us. While most weekends this month you’ll find people making their annual pilgrimage to Spirit Halloween to grab their last-minute costumes, it looks like these stores could stay busy long after the ghosts […]

Here’s a bit of a reality check about TikTok. Those weight loss tips you see all over the platform? They might be doing more harm than good, especially for young women. A study from Charles Sturt University in Australia found that just 8 minutes of exposure to certain content—especially the pro-anorexia stuff—can mess with self-esteem […]

Investors have their eyes on the Toronto Stock Exchange Tuesday morning after US stocks crashed on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked 1,000 points while the NASDAQ dropped nearly six percent. Global markets also felt the squeeze, with the Japanese stock market experiencing its biggest decline in nearly forty years. Meanwhile the TSX was […]

Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper was a Success!  The success of the Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper stands as a testament to the spirit of community and compassion that emerged in the wake of the devastating wildfires that ravaged Jasper National Park. This event today showcased an extraordinary display of unity and generosity […]