Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta RCMP reminds motorists of the dangers of distracted driving
The Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists of the importance of distraction-free driving. RCMP officials say driving requires a motorist's complete attention in order for them to be fully aware of their ...
Feb 8, 2024
Provincial grant giving boost to YMCA summer camp
Alberta's government has announced it is providing the YMCA with $932,000 from the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) so youth can experience Alberta's great outdoors.Government officials s...
Feb 8, 2024
Alberta Wilderness Association criticizing province for Drought Advisory Committee members
The Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is criticizing the province's new Drought Advisory Committee for the personnel involved.On February 7, 2024, the province announced the creation of the Drought...
Feb 8, 2024
Government announces new drought advisory committee for Alberta
Alberta's new Water Advisory Committee will help prepare for drought and work to make every drop count in 2024.That according to the provincial government which says after several dry years, Alberta's...
Feb 8, 2024
Alberta to add firefighters for expected busy wildfire season: minister
Alberta's forestry minister says the province plans to field more firefighters and volunteers as it braces for what it expects will be another busy wildfire season.Todd Loewen says it looks like more ...
Feb 8, 2024
Two-term MLA from Edmonton joins Alberta NDP leadership race
EDMONTON, AB - A two-term member of the legislature has joined the Alberta NDP leadership race.Rakhi Pancholi, who made the announcement in a video on social media on Thursday, February 8, 2024, says ...
Feb 8, 2024
Alberta Grains names chair, board members
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Grains has its inaugural board after the Annual General Meeting in Calgary, Alta.Tara Sawyer, who farms near Acme, will serve as chair, while Scott Jespersen from Spruce Grove wi...
Feb 8, 2024
Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier
WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says no matter the outcome of the United States election, there will be challenges for Canada and Alberta. Smith is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, ...
Feb 8, 2024
Delayed Alberta report shows little caribou progress despite federal deal
EDMONTON - An Alberta government document suggests the province has made little progress in protecting its 15 threatened caribou herds, despite having signed an agreement with Ottawa that promised it ...
Feb 8, 2024
City of Red Deer says they are reducing red tape and supported by the provincial government
The City of Red Deer says they've been able to reduce red tape in their processes through efforts with the provincial government. The province shared a release this month stating that the reduction of...
Feb 7, 2024