Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta providing more funds to support students, schools
The Alberta government is providing funds to help address the increased demand in schools.The province is investing $215 million to help alleviate the pressures of rising costs, increased enrolment, a...
Jul 23, 2024
Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid
Thousands of wildfire evacuees forced from Jasper National Park into British Columbia along smoke-choked mountain roads Monday night were directed Tuesday to make a wide U-turn and head home if they n...
Jul 23, 2024
Alberta's credit rating improves for the fourth time in one year
One credit rating agency says it is becoming increasingly confident in the Government of Alberta's fiscal management. Moody's Rating has upgraded its outlook on the provincial government from stable t...
Jul 23, 2024
Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
A wildfire in Alberta is forcing a well-known mountain community to evacuate. An evacuation order has been issued for the town of Jasper, with residents being advised to head west on Highway 16 to Bri...
Jul 22, 2024
Man accused of killing fellow student in class wanted tarot cards back, court hears
WETASKIWIN - A man on trial for stabbing a fellow student to death in their high school classroom three years ago had wanted her to return his tarot cards, court heard Monday. Kathryn Pountney made th...
Jul 22, 2024
Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders
EDMONTON - Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top federal politicians, including the prime minister. RCMP say a social media user on the platform X had al...
Jul 22, 2024
Alberta matching donations towards crowdfunded non-profits
The Alberta Government is helping crowdfunded non-profits this summer.Crowdfunding Alberta is available to non-profits year-round, making it easier for them to raise much-needed funds. The province wi...
Jul 22, 2024
Over $40K raised for one of CHAT's own
The Medicine Hat community and CHAT TV is rallying around the 15-year-old son of Wild 94.5 and MY 96 program director Mike Doll is fighting a devastating brain injury.DONATE: Support Christian Doll Go...
Jul 22, 2024
Heat warning remains in effect across Alberta
High temperatures will continue to persist in Alberta.Environment Canada says the province-wide heat warning remain in effect.Daytime highs are expected to be between 28 and 37 degrees Celsius while o...
Jul 22, 2024
New program gives students paid healthcare experience under AHS
A new program created through a partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the non-profit CAREERS foundation will give high school students in Alberta an opportunity to gain paid health-car...
Jul 21, 2024