Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta government signs fresh 10-year contract with STARS air ambulance
The Alberta government on Tuesday extended its public-private partnership with Shock Trauma Air Rescue Services, known as STARS, via a fresh contract valued at $15 million per year for the next decade...
Jun 4, 2024
Driver injured in chuckwagon crash in Grande Prairie
His family says in a social media post that wagon driver Gage Flad suffered some serious injuries in a wagon crash in Grande Prairie.Gage was driving his wagon during the fourth heat on Sunday at the ...
Jun 3, 2024
Alberta NDP celebrates first day voter turnout in leadership election
Hours after the final Alberta NDP Leadership race debate ended, party officials say members logged onto their computer and voted for the leader they want to lead the party into the next election. By 3...
Jun 3, 2024
Alberta kicks off Seniors’ Week with $18 million funding announcement
The province is providing funding for senior support in recognition of Seniors' Week.On Monday, June 3, 2024, the Alberta government has proclaimed the week as Seniors' Week, which they say is an oppo...
Jun 3, 2024
Alberta NDP inviting Pride groups to consult on government gender policies
Lizette Tejada, Alberta NDP Critic for Anti-Racism, Diversity and 2SLGBTQ+ Issues, has invited over 60 Pride and 2SLGBTQIA+ groups to join in a consultation and strategic planning session on what can ...
Jun 3, 2024
Alberta government aiming to enhance public safety with fire service grants
Alberta's government says it is supporting a new research initiative to gather fire services data that will help municipalities strengthen public safety in the province. Government officials say firef...
Jun 3, 2024
Alberta proclaims first provincial Canadian Armed Forces Day
From this point on, the Government of Alberta has marked the first Sunday in June as Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Day. According to provincial officials, the decision was made in an effort to recognize...
Jun 3, 2024
Alberta municipality appeals regulator's decision to accept coal exploration
An southwestern Alberta ranching community is fighting a planned hearing on proposed coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains, saying the province's arm's-length energy regulator shouldn't have heeded ...
Jun 3, 2024
A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here's what you need to know
Just as the summer travel season gets into gear, Canadians and visitors could find themselves waiting in long lines at the border - delays that could also deal a blow to the economy.It all depends on ...
Jun 3, 2024
Parks and Playground Passport program returns for 2024
A scavenger hunt-style activity is making a return to the city.The Parks and Playground Passport comes from the City of Lethbridge Parks and Cemeteries department. It takes participants on a journey t...
Jun 1, 2024