Alberta

Province adding funds for new firefighting equipment

The Government of Alberta is taking steps to better prepare for and respond to wildfires. The province will purchase two additional air tanker groups and two new night vision-equipped helicopters. The...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 29, 2024

Retailer London Drugs closes stores in Western Canada due to 'operational issue'

Retail and pharmacy chain London Drugs says in a post on social media that it has closed all of its stores in Western Canada temporarily due to what it called an "operational issue."Various news outle...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 29, 2024

Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra

Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges impacting the rising cost of food.For nine years Vit...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 29, 2024

Redcliff gymnastics club twisting and flipping in anticipation for upcoming tournaments

A busy season for gymnasts begins this week.The 2024 Mountain Invitational will be held in Okotoks this week. The following weekend, the Alberta Xcel and Compulsory Championships will be hosted by St....

Apr 29, 2024

AltaLink performing air patrols over southern and central Alberta this week

You might notice an AltaLink helicopter flying over your community this week.The company says it is conducting an aerial patrol of its electrical transmission facilities around parts of the province. ...

Apr 28, 2024

Dinosaurs once again roam the Earth as Drumheller attempts to set a new world record

Drumheller, known as the Dinosaur Capital of the World, once again honed their namesake as over 3,000 people dressed up as dinosaurs to try and set a new world record. The unofficial record of 1,163, ...

Apr 28, 2024

Charges laid in Gleichen homicide investigation

Charges have been laid in a homicide investigation in Gleichen.The investigation is in connection to an incident reported by RCMP to have occurred on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in which officers found...

Apr 27, 2024

Albertans can take survey on future of auto insurance

The province is offering Albertans the chance to have their say on the future of auto insurance through a new survey."We have been working hard to come up with a long-term solution to the complex issu...

Apr 27, 2024

Devon getting new AJHL team, and Whitecourt Wolverines staying put

As it turns out, the Whitecourt Wolverines don't appear to be going anywhere, and expansion, not relocation, is on the horizon for the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).The Wolverines now previous o...

Apr 26, 2024

Alberta invests $8 million in Alberta Media Fund for publishing and entertainment industries

The Alberta government is aiming to help the publishing and entertainment industries in the province thrive with an $8-million investment in the Alberta Media Fund. Through the Fund, book and magazine...

Apr 26, 2024