Alberta

Calgary mayor applauds reduced water use after pipeline break

CALGARY - Calgary's mayor says residents are stepping up to reduce their water use since a major pipeline break threatened the city's supply. Jyoti Gondek says Calgary is using about 30 per cent less ...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 10, 2024

Promoting Alberta’s tourism opportunities in Asia

Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow plans to showcase Alberta as a destination of choice while strengthening partnerships in South Korea and Japan over the next week. Provincial officials say M...

Jun 07, 2024

Alberta government aiming to enhance Alberta’s access to the coast

The Alberta government says it is working to enhance supply chains between Edmonton and the Port of Prince Rupert in order to get more products to new markets. Provincial officials say the Port of Pri...

Jun 07, 2024

Alberta RCMP provide tips for keeping off-road vehicles safe this summer

Summer is rapidly approaching, which means outdoor enthusiasts will be headed out to use their recreational vehicles. With the increase of use, Alberta RCMP would like to remind citizens to properly s...

Jun 07, 2024

Calgarians urged to do better in curbing water use during unprecedented main break

Officials in Calgary continue to urge residents to cut their water use as work to repair a major water main stretches into a second day.One area of the city remains under a boil water advisory, while ...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 07, 2024

Alberta invests in AI research through CIFAR

The Government of Alberta is renewing its support for the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) with a $2.1 million grant over three years.Provincial officials note that CIFAR is highly inv...

Jun 06, 2024

New commercial, industrial and residential lots to be developed in Nordegg

Thanks to growing demand, Clearwater County has cleared the way for new residential, commercial and industrial lots to be developed within Nordegg. Lots include 14 industrial spaces, commercial lots o...

Jordan Rein Jun 06, 2024 Residential development in Nordegg, Alberta. (Clearwater County/Used with permission)

Calgarians told not to have showers, baths after critical water main break

Residents in Calgary are being directed not to take showers or baths and some are being told to boil their water as the city grapples with a major water main break. "We're asking you to make temporary...

Jun 06, 2024

Trial to begin for men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A jury is to start hearing evidence today in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Car...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 06, 2024

WestJet reveals updated low-cost option

WestJet has a new lowest-cost option known as UltraBasic.The new rate, which replaces the basic fare, does not allow for carry-on bags, unless a customer is flying on a long-haul flight. Seats togethe...

Jun 05, 2024