Local, Regional News

A Brazeau County man is facing animal cruelty charges after Alberta SPCA and RCMP officers seized 72 dogs from a rural property near Drayton Valley last month. Read More

Health officials in B.C. say at least 64 people have become sick after eating raw oysters from restaurants and retail locations. Read More

Jeremy Dunlop had a hunch his single-family detached home in the Edmonton area could sell itself. Read More

For a no-fuss, inexpensive Christmas dinner, or any dinner for that matter, consider the highly rated local company, Fresh Prep. Read More

What to sip with holiday meals? Admittedly, in years past the focus of this column would be turkey wines. But honestly these days it’s not a guarantee that turkey will be atop the holiday table — mine included. That said, any time a bountiful meal enjoyed with a larger gathering is taking place the same general approach applies: keep it food-friendly. I certainly would enjoy sipping any of these picks while sharing a meal over the holidays. Read More

So … you’ve left it quite late. Again. Hey, we don’t blame you. It is the silly season, after all, and for some reason, this year, the holidays seem to have crept up on us even faster than usual. But don’t worry, whether you’ve got two hours to go or a blessed 24, there is such a thing as a great last-minute gift — and one that you can get online, so you don’t even have to think about battling the crowds or finding a parking spot. Rebecca Tay showcases five last-minute presents so sure to impress, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of them sooner. Read More

Police say no injuries have been reported after a train derailment in Regina prompted road closures in the northwest Thursday. Read More

An Abbotsford composting company has been fined nearly $120,000 for allowing effluent with unsafe levels of contaminants drain into water that eventually leads into the Fraser River. Read More

The B.C. Lions have signed star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts to a two-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Thursday. Read More

Defensive back Jayden Dalke has signed a one-year contract extension with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders. Read More

Before becoming Hockey Regina's new executive director, Amanda Hungle had been a player, coach and on-ice official whose experiences and college degrees made her well-suited for the challenges of overseeing 2,361 players and their coaches on 154 teams of various skill levels in six male and female age divisions. Read More

Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Read More

Alberta RMCP have charged two youths in connection with a back alley assault in Chestermere. Read More

A man was injured in a shooting in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Wednesday. Read More

CALGARY - Vermilion Energy Inc. raised its dividend as it outlined a capital spending plan of $600 million to $625 million for 2025. Read More

Over the years, long-time Herald researcher/librarian Norma Marr prepared a feature called The H Files, in which she looked back at a variety of Calgary news events. Here are some of her instalments from late December 1998. Read More

Ruben Adam Manz, a Regina chiropractor who was recently convicted of sexually assaulting a former patient, remains licensed to practice in Saskatchewan. Read More

If you're looking for a place to stop in for a cocktail after a round of Christmas shopping, or while just out for a holiday stroll, these local hot spots have the libations to help get you into the spirits. Read More

Connor McDavid lunged for the ball. Leon Draisaitl was nearby awaiting his turn. Read More

A look at Thursday's Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. Read More