Alberta

Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts. Anthony Olienick showed no emotion while Chris Carbert appeared glum ...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 9, 2024

Taber to explore potentially becoming a city

A southern Alberta community is considering the idea of transitioning from being a town to a city.The Town of Taber says its 120th anniversary is coming up next year and it could be a good opportunity...

Sep 9, 2024

No particpants after five months for orphan well program

Landowner resistance seems to have quashed an Alberta government pilot program offering energy companies partial recognition for well site cleanup that isn't complete. The Well Site Reduction program ...

Sep 9, 2024

Judge expected to sentence protesters at Coutts border protest

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A judge is expected to hand down sentences today for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were convicted...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 9, 2024

RCMP confirm recent operations in Red Deer connected to search for Elijah Blake Strawberry

RCMP are now confirming that their multiple heavy presences in north Red Deer this week were related to the search for murder suspect Elijah Blake Strawberry. Strawberry is wanted in connection to the...

Josh Hall Sep 6, 2024

Gas prices down in Alberta as crude oil slumps

Albertan drivers are enjoying cheaper gas prices heading into fall.The average gasoline price in Alberta was 143.6 cents per litre on Friday, according to price tracking website GasBuddy.com.That's do...

Sep 6, 2024

Alberta experiences net gain of 13K jobs in August

Despite an overall increase in the number of people working, Alberta's unemployment rate was up last month.In Statistics Canada's latest Labour Force Survey, it says the unemployment rate in the provi...

Sep 6, 2024

Wildfire Recovery Actions: September 5

Recovery efforts continue to support the return of Jasper residents. The last of the major wildfires, which had previously been out of control, are now classified as either under control or being held...

Sep 5, 2024

Canadian canola industry could take $1B hit in wake of Chinese trade actions: Report

An international credit rating agency says Canada's canola industry could take a $1-billion hit in the wake of new Chinese trade actions.Morningstar DBRS says China's plan to launch an anti-dumping in...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 5, 2024

Alberta introduces new scholarship to support women in technical and applied arts

The Government of Alberta is encouraging women to get an education in fields that generally underrepresent women. It was announced on September 4, 2024, that there will be three post-secondary academi...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 5, 2024