Category Archives: Alberta
Several bear warnings in place in Rockies west of Calgary after surprise encounters
Several bear warnings are in place in Kananaskis Country after some surprise encounters with both black and grizzly bears.The 4,000-square-kilometre area in the foothills and on the eastern slopes of ...
Oct 06, 2023
Triceratops skull found in southern Alberta goes on display at Royal Tyrrell Museum
DRUMHELLER, AB - The Royal Tyrrell Museum says the best preserved and most complete triceratops skull found in Canada is now on display in Alberta.The massive skull is part of the Drumheller museum's ...
Oct 06, 2023
RCMP's Operation Impact promoting safe driving over long weekend and beyond
Alberta RCMP are taking to the roads and highways this weekend for the annual Operation Impact.This is a national awareness campaign aimed at making Canadian roads safe by promoting responsible drivin...
Oct 06, 2023
Alberta Health Services adding nearly 70 nurses to sites in central, northern Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - Nearly 70 internationally-trained nurses are arriving in Alberta to bolster staffing at Alberta Health Services (AHS) clinics.The nurses, who hail from nearly 15 different countries, wi...
Oct 05, 2023
City, team, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames
CALGARY, AB - The deal is sealed - the NHL's Calgary Flames are getting a new $800-million arena.Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the preliminary deal announced in April for a new $1.2 billion events c...
Oct 05, 2023
Province announces grant program for agricultural societies
MILLARVILLE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a new capital grant for agricultural societies in the province.The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program will allocate ...
Oct 05, 2023
Pat King will stand trial in Ottawa despite repeated attempts to move
OTTAWA - An Ontario judge has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King will stand trial in Ottawa, dismissing his second request to the move the proceedings out of town. King's lawyer argued tha...
Oct 05, 2023
Alberta's government investing in courthouse infrastructure
Officials with the Alberta government say upgrading and building new courthouses improves Albertans' access to the justice system by adding courtrooms and making buildings easier for everyone to navig...
Oct 04, 2023
Airdrie missing child found in medical distress
A 4-year-old child reported missing Tuesday night in Airdrie is in critical condition in hospital.RCMP responded to a complaint of a missing child around 6:15 pm. Shortly after receiving this call, RC...
Oct 04, 2023
'Bear attack bad': Alberta couple identified as pair killed in grizzly attack
A family member of the couple killed by a grizzly bear in the wilderness of Banff National Park says he knew something was wrong as soon as he received a call with a message from their satellite devic...
Oct 04, 2023