Category Archives: Alberta
Provincial debt reaches $33.3 billion
The Alberta government is now $33.3 billion in debt after borrowing money to finance its operational and capital spending. The number was revealed Thursday when the province released its annual financ...
Jun 29, 2017
Alberta should require mandatory farm safety training, equipment checks; report
EDMONTON – A judge says Alberta should require mandatory agriculture safety training and equipment checks following the death of a worker who was pulled into a farm machine. Provincial court Jud...
Jun 29, 2017
Changes needed to improve Alberta’s deadliest highway sections: Wildrose
Alberta's Official Opposition is demanding that the NDP Government take action to improve safety at the most dangerous intersections throughout the province. The Wildrose party has released an interac...
Jun 28, 2017
Lethbridge jury finds Derek Saretzky guilty of triple murder
LETHBRIDGE - It took the jury just over three hours to decide the fate of 24-year old Derek Saretzky, finding him guilty on three counts of first degree murder, and one count of committing an indignit...
Jun 28, 2017
Stay safe on Alberta roads this Canada Day
EDMONTON- Across the province, Albertans will hit the road this weekend to enjoy Canada Day festivities. Motorists can expect increased traffic volumes and slower traffic flow on most roads and highwa...
Jun 28, 2017
Calgary Police lay over 40 drug and weapons charges
CALGARY – Two people are facing dozens of charges after tips from the public about alleged trafficking led to the seizure of a variety of drugs, guns, ammunition and cash. The charges follow an ...
Jun 28, 2017
Crown and defence deliver closing arguments in Saretzky murder trial
WARNING: The following story contains graphic content. LETHBRIDGE - "The man had a list." Crown prosecutor, Photini Papadatou, made the statement to the jury Monday morning (June 26) - making a point ...
Jun 27, 2017
Over 300 people attend Alberta Together gathering in Red Deer
RED DEER- Over 300 people joined Alberta Together on Saturday at the Black Knight Inn. The discussions dealt with the current political landscape and how to foster the growth of the next generation of...
Jun 26, 2017
Laws on car seat safety in Alberta not in line with other provinces
Alberta Health Services released up-to-date recommendations on car seat safety on May 2, 2017 but the laws have yet to change regarding booster seats for kids in Alberta. Booster seats are required fo...
Jun 24, 2017
Man charged with mother's death on Ermineskin First Nation
MASKWACIS – A man has been charged in relation to his mother’s death on the Ermineskin First Nation two years ago. RCMP say the man, 25-year-old Scott Ermineskin, has been charged with man...
Jun 24, 2017