Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta aiming to create Canada’s best recycling program
The Alberta government says it is creating Canada's most comprehensive recycling program to reduce waste and keep cell phones, power tools, solar panels and more out of landfills. According to governm...
Aug 13, 2024
Alberta government announces more support for student mental health
Officials with the provincial government say the extension of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot program will ensure Alberta students have access to additional mental health supports this school year....
Aug 13, 2024 (Dreamstime)
Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone
BANFF, Alta. - The mayor of Banff, Alta., says the town plans to find ways to reduce vehicle traffic after residents voted in favour of removing a pedestrian zone in the downtown. Corrie DiManno says ...
Aug 13, 2024
Murder charge laid in fatal Rocky View County shooting
Alberta RCMP have now laid charges in connection with a tragic shooting that occurred in Rocky View County on Aug. 6, 2024. Mounties have charged Edmonton resident 35-year-old Arthur Wayne Penner with...
Aug 13, 2024 (Strathmore RCMP)
Final chapter of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial begins with closing arguments
OTTAWA - The long, drawn-out criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is winding down as lawyers prepare to deliver their final arguments this week. They were among s...
Aug 13, 2024
August 12 Update: RCMP make one arrest, seek second suspect in Rocky View County shooting
The Alberta RCMP have arrested one suspect and still seek a second in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred on August 6 in Rocky View County, prompting a shelter in place directive in Strathmore....
Aug 12, 2024
Sentencing dates set for Coutts protesters Carbert and Olienick
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Two men convicted of mischief at Coutts, Alberta, border blockade won't have to wait long before they learn their sentences. On August 2nd, a jury found Anthony Olienick and Chris ...
Aug 12, 2024
Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday
JASPER, AB - People who live in Jasper, Alta., will be allowed to return to the community on Friday, but wildfire officials say they should not expect to spend the night in their homes.Town incident c...
Aug 12, 2024
Alberta wildfire information update: August 12
The Municipality of Jasper has announced all residents can start returning home on Friday, August 16. A telephone town hall will be held this evening at 6 pm for residents and they should also stay co...
Aug 12, 2024
Trial of Coutts protesters resumes after men convicted of mischief, weapons charges
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Lawyers for two men convicted of mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., are scheduled to appear in court today as the case moves toward sentencing. A jury on Aug. 2 also...
Aug 12, 2024