Category Archives: Alberta
Province announces increased budget for highway paving
The Government of Alberta is set to invest $335 million into keeping the province's highways smooth and safe, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen announced Thursday aftern...
Aug 17, 2023
Former CRA employee in Alberta charged for embezzling nearly $20,000 in emergency benefits scam
A former Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employee allegedly embezzled nearly $20,000 in an emergency benefits scam while living in Alberta during the pandemic, according to the RCMP. The RCMP's Provincial...
Aug 16, 2023
Firefighters hoping for rain for 'reprieve' in battling wildfires in Alberta-N.W.T.
FORT SMITH, NWT - Firefighters will be watching the skies over the next couple of days hoping for help from Mother Nature as wildfires along the Alberta-Northwest Territories boundary continue to forc...
Aug 16, 2023
Alberta bid winner for donair costume says all about provincial pride - and lettuce
EDMONTON - The Edmonton business owner who forked out $16,000 in a government-sponsored bidding war for a life-size donair costume says it was all about keeping the meat suit from being desecrated by ...
Aug 15, 2023
Alberta premier offers up contradictory versions for imposed wind and solar pause
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has offered conflicting explanations for why her government put a temporary ban on large wind and solar energy projects. Smith told reporters in Calgary today ...
Aug 14, 2023
Singh mum on preferred target for net-zero grid as Alberta, Sask. NDP split on date
OTTAWA - New Democrats in two Western provinces are split over the Liberal government's goal of a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, with the leader of the federal party keeping quiet on his own prefe...
Aug 14, 2023
Alberta RCMP give road safety tips for new drivers
The Alberta RCMP says they are focusing on new driver safety for the month of August as it takes time to build and develop driving skills.They are reminding new, and experienced, drivers to keep the f...
Aug 14, 2023
Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane
EDMONTON - The Canada Border Services Agency says officers discovered two live tarantulas hidden inside plastic containers at the Edmonton International Airport earlier this year. In May, officers saw...
Aug 14, 2023
Minister Fir visits Central Alberta Pride celebrations, vows to listen to 2SLGBTQ+ community
Alberta's Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women says she's prepared to listen closer to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Minister Tanya Fir, who confirmed her attendance on Friday, showed up at Pride i...
Aug 13, 2023
Federal officials says 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall
VANCOUVER - The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for souther...
Aug 12, 2023