Category Archives: Alberta

January traffic safety tips: Intersection safety
Alberta's government is reminding drivers to slow down and proceed carefully through intersections.According to provincial officials, statistics show intersection-related collisions increase in Januar...
Jan 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP and law enforcement partners launch Operation Cold Start
As the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, the Alberta RCMP will once again be partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start from Jan. 8 - 12, 2024. ...
Jan 08, 2024

71% of Albertans concerned about ability to repay debts: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It should come as no surprise at this point, but many Albertans say they are struggling to make ends meet. That is according to the latest Consumer Debt Index report from MNP. Half of...
Jan 08, 2024

Wildfires in Alberta burned 10 times more area in 2023 than the five-year average
Alberta Wildfire says it saw an average number of wildfires last year, but the area burned across the province set a record.The province saw a total of 1,088 wildfires that burned about 22,000 square ...
Jan 05, 2024

National Ribbon Skirt Day: Minister Wilson
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement Thursday on National Ribbon Skirt Day: "Through National Ribbon Skirt Day, we all have the opportunity to celebrat...
Jan 04, 2024 Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rick Wilson (Government of Alberta)

Former Pattison Media broadcaster shines in play-by-play role for PWHL
It's a moment she felt honoured to be a part of, but it was just one of many accomplishments for a broadcaster who has already been a part of many history-making moments.Daniella Ponticelli, who spent...
Jan 04, 2024

Alberta Order of Excellence nomination period now underway
Albertans are being encouraged to make nominations for community members, leaders and innovators who they think should receive the province's highest honour.The Order of Excellence recognizes citizens...
Jan 04, 2024

Alberta government supporting the Carnivores and Communities Program
Alberta's government says it is supporting farmers, ranchers and landowners by providing five years of funding to help prevent human-wildlife conflicts in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve.Government off...
Jan 03, 2024

Standing Committee invites input as it reviews Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act
Officials with the Alberta government say the Standing Committee on Families and Communities is reviewing the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act.The Act establishes guidelines regarding the p...
Jan 03, 2024

Winter camping available in Alberta
People looking to go outdoors and do some winter camping have a variety of options across Alberta this season.Officials said Alberta's Crown lands provide many options to choose from, including provin...
Jan 03, 2024