Category Archives: Alberta
Province aiming to build up agricultural societies
Alberta's government says it is helping agricultural societies make major facility repairs and upgrades that will improve the quality of life for rural communities.Provincial officials say agricultura...
Jan 12, 2024
Saskatchewan RCMP say missing man may be in Alberta or B.C.
Saskatchewan RCMP are asking people in Alberta and B.C. to keep their eyes open for a man missing since early December.RCMP said on Dec. 29 that it was about 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 20 when they were reque...
Jan 12, 2024
Province announces help for housing providers to fight inflation
Alberta's government has announced it is providing housing providers with a one-time $10-million increase in operating funding to help them continue to house low-income Albertans during high inflation...
Jan 12, 2024
AMA responded to over 10,000 calls for roadside assistance Thursday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) said it is "all hands on deck" this week.Automotive Services Supervisor Brandon Klassen said their members responded to more than 10,000 calls for ...
Jan 12, 2024
Edmonton hospital sets up space heaters in emergency room as weather disrupts heating
EDMONTON - Freezing temperatures in Edmonton have forced one of the city's hospitals to fire up temporary heaters in its emergency department. Officials say the Royal Alexandra Hospital Emergency Depa...
Jan 12, 2024
Alberta government aiming to support Indigenous student success
Twelve Indigenous organizations from across the province will receive $3 million in funding from the Bridging Classrooms to Communities pilot program.In July 2023, Alberta's government announced a $10...
Jan 12, 2024
Quaker granola bar and cereal products recalled across Canada due to salmonella concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a national recall of Quaker brand granola bars and cereals, including Cap'n Crunch brand treat bars, due to salmonella. The CFIA says the recall i...
Jan 12, 2024 (Dreamstime)
Province touts another successful highway construction season in 2023
Hundreds of road and bridge projects completed in 2023 will reduce traffic congestion and enhance travel on Alberta's busiest roads, say provincial officials. During the 2023 construction season, Albe...
Jan 11, 2024 (Government of Alberta)
Minister issues statement of support for Alberta’s agricultural producers
The Government of Alberta is preparing to help agricultural producers dealing with issues of drought.Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued a statement on January 11, 2024. He note...
Jan 11, 2024
Scholarships for Indigenous students offered by Alberta Blue Cross
Our scholarships for Indigenous students work to address the education inequity faced by Indigenous peoples in Alberta by making post-secondary studies more financially accessible.The $1,500 awards ar...
Jan 10, 2024