Category Archives: Alberta
Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer campaign circuit will not include a stop at the Calgary Stampede. The annual 10-day rodeo and festival is usually a must-do event for politicians and Tr...
Jul 02, 2024
Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break
CALGARY - Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the city is no longer asking residents to restrict their indoor water use stemming from a major water main break. Gondek says residents can resume the normal ...
Jul 02, 2024
Skateboarders from across the country grind and kickflip their way to Medicine Hat for Beat the Heat
The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association is playing host once again to Beat the Heat, an annual skateboarding event with cash prizes and live music. The large cash prizes attracted talent from across C...
Jun 30, 2024
The Lifesaving Society urges safety around the water this long weekend
The Lifesaving Society is reminding Albertans to be cautious this long weekend when around bodies of water.The organization says drowning incidents are significantly more likely to occur in the warmer...
Jun 29, 2024
Edmonton Police warn of items being thrown off overpass onto Whitemud Drive
A caution for motorists in west Edmonton, as Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating 12 instances of objects being thrown onto Whitemud Drive from overpasses.EPS says between March 27 and June ...
Jun 29, 2024
Healthcare Career Exploration Days taking student applications
Applications are now open for Healthcare Career Exploration Days, one and two-day camps that give students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to try different healthcare techniques, tools, and skills with...
Jun 28, 2024
Alberta tightens defenses against invasive mussels with hefty fines
Alberta is currently zebra and quagga mussel free, however, this invasive species can spread quickly through boats and other watercrafts travelling across borders.As of June 20, fines for failing to s...
Jun 28, 2024
Crescent Falls ready to be enjoyed again
Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area is ready to welcome visitors back to enjoy one of the most remarkable, accessible waterfall viewing opportunities in Alberta. The Provincial Recreation Area (...
Jun 28, 2024 (Photo by Alberta Parks)
As end looms for Calgary water restrictions, mayor warns daily usage way too high
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor says residents have blown past the daily threshold the city has set to keep water service going amid a conservation crisis. Jyoti Gondek says Calgarians used 500 million litr...
Jun 28, 2024
Alberta RCMP reminds everyone to enjoy the long weekend responsibly
With the Canada Day long weekend comes celebrations with friends, going camping, and spending time at the lake. As a result, Alberta RCMP would like to remind everyone that drinking is a choice that c...
Jun 28, 2024