Alberta

Edmonton paramedic believed killed in Ukraine was caring, humble: family

An Edmonton man was killed earlier this month while serving as a medic with the Ukrainian military, say family members who describe him as a caring and humble son, brother and husband. Joshua Mayers, ...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 23, 2023

Alberta government changing photo radar rules

The Alberta government says it is changing photo radar rules to ensure the focus is on traffic safety, not revenue generation. The government says many Albertans have expressed growing frustration wit...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 23, 2023

Federal Economic Statement: Statement from Minister Horner

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement Wednesday on the federal government's fall economic statement this week:"While we are continuing to analy...

Nov 23, 2023

Albertans can now discover their risk of a heart attack or stroke with new screening tool

According to Alberta Health Services, everyone has some level of cardiovascular disease risk. However, Albertans will now be able to find out what their risk will be in the next 10 years.The test uses...

Nov 23, 2023

Alberta Health Services accepting toys as payment for parking tickets

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is bringing back their own Toys for Tickets campaign this holiday season. The campaign, similar to the one in the City of Red Deer, gives people who've recently received ...

Nov 23, 2023

Astronauts from Alberta headed to space

LONGUEUIL, Que. - Another Canadian astronaut will be heading to the International Space Station. Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to a six-month mission that will launch no earlier than the beginning o...

Nov 22, 2023

Alberta allows nurse practitioners to open clinics, take on patients

EDMONTON, AB - Nurse practitioners are now able to open their own clinics and take on patients as part of Alberta's efforts to expand primary care. These nurses have completed graduate studies and can...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 22, 2023

No evidence to support conspiracy between 'Freedom Convoy' organizers: defence

OTTAWA - Tamara Lich's defence team says there's no evidence to support that she and a fellow "Freedom Convoy" organizer should be viewed as co-conspirators in court, because their actions were not il...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 22, 2023

'Critically important': Alberta asks for public's feedback on health care system revamp

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta wants feedback from the public on its plan to restructure the health care system.Those interested can take the government's online survey at Your.Alberta.ca. The survey closes D...

Nov 21, 2023

Upcoming Alberta RCMP recruiting event promoting diversity

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta RCMP is holding a virtual career event on November 29, 2023, which will encourage visible minorities to join the policing service.Attendees will be able to speak to current ...

Nov 21, 2023