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While it often feels like we are living in an era of radical upheaval, there is a strange comfort in remembering that the quintessential quote on the subject — “change is the only constant in life,” or something to that effect — is associated with the 5th Century BC philosopher Heraclitus. Read More

The University of Alberta has announced plans to move away from its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, saying it will instead organize similar initiatives under a less "polarizing" acronym. Read More

We can be proud of the way this city welcomes immigrants, and we have greatly benefited from those who have worked hard to fit into our society and earn a fruitful living. Many have proved to be successful and good additions to our business community. Read More

Fresh starts, fresh laughs. Here's what our editorial cartoons provided us with this week. Read More

Most of us get better with age and experience ... or so we convince ourselves. Read More

When we dug into the the topic earlier this season in a post pointedly headlined Addressing the elephant in Edmonton Oilers' room, goaltending was in a spot of bother. The Oilers had just lost 4-3 in overtime in Toronto, reducing their record through 18 games to 9-7-2, about as mid as mid can get. To that point, the netminders had yet to prove they were more part of the solution than the problem. Read More

Homicide investigators have taken over after a man's body was found inside an abandoned home that caught fire in Surrey on Sunday afternoon. Read More

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Environment Canada is forecasting double-digit temperatures in Calgary this week, bringing an end to the city's cold snap as the holiday season comes to an end and many Calgarians prepare to return to regular routines on Monday. Read More

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Vancouver’s warm winter weather is expected to spread throughout the province and continue at least through January. Read More

A year ago, it seemed so simple, seamless and satisfying. Read More

Is it possible for a player to turn the highest cap hit in NHL history into a value deal? Read More

Higher altitudes pose several challenges. With low oxygen, you could experience breathlessness, dehydration, nausea, vomiting and, depending on your condition, a heart attack or even death — or none of them. Read More

A judge is asking the Alberta government to consider developing minimum safety standards for clothing donation bins after three people got stuck trying to get inside and died. Read More

Andrew Doran, a resident of the tiny B.C. Interior community of Harrop, has been getting ready for expanded strike action on the cable ferry across Kootenay Lake that is a community lifeline. Read More

There were stick-taps from his Calgary Flames teammates and compliments from the coach. Read More

B.C. actor and activist Michael J. Fox is among 19 people honoured with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden. Read More

Cold weather gave firefighters fits while tackling a blaze at a south Edmonton home Saturday afternoon. Read More

Two men are in hospital, one in life-threatening condition, after a hit-and-run crash involving a Maserati in Surrey. Read More