Alberta

Health-care standards not met at Alberta correctional centre, report finds

EDMONTON - Alberta's public interest commissioner has found what he calls "serious lapses" in medical care at a provincial correctional centre. Kevin Brezinski's investigation, responding to a whistle...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 25, 2023

Federal government investing $15 million into protecting national parks

OTTAWA, ON - The federal government is contributing $15 million into protecting national parks, including one in Alberta.On October 24, 2023, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeau...

Oct 24, 2023

Virtual town hall to focus on coal mining in southwestern Alberta

The Alberta NDP said it wants to hear from Albertans on potential new mining activities.The party is set to hold an online town hall meeting where members will present participants with information ab...

Oct 24, 2023

Alberta NDP says renewable energy windfall should benefit consumers, industry

EDMONTON, AB. - Alberta's New Democrat Opposition is calling for the provincial government to use a nearly $300-million windfall from renewable energy contracts to help ease high consumer power bills ...

Oct 24, 2023

Alberta Grains welcomes Michael Flynn as new Executive Director

Alberta Grains is pleased to welcome Michael Flynn as its first Executive Director. The organization says Flynn brings a wealth of diverse experience in policy development, stakeholder engagement and ...

Oct 24, 2023

Alberta RCMP Auto theft Unit investigates stolen Ford Raptors

The Alberta RCMP Auto Theft Unit is warning the public after investigating three separate cases where Ford Raptor pickup trucks were stolen, provided a new Vehicle Identification Number, and sold onli...

Oct 24, 2023

Alberta RCMP share a list of safe winter driving practices

As icy roads and colder weather arrive, Alberta RCMP is sharing a list of safe practices for residents to follow when driving this winter.These tips include:Get your vehicle ready for winter in the fa...

Oct 24, 2023

ALERT launches "Butt out, Creeps" campaign to raise awareness of online sextortion

A new online ad campaign has been launched by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's Internet Child Exploitation unit, as there's a high number of sextortion cases in the province. The campaign i...

Oct 24, 2023

Critics concerned about latest well reclamation idea

EDMONTON - Alberta's Energy Regulator is considering giving oil and gas companies an advance break on the environmental liabilities of old well sites before the cleanup is certified complete.But criti...

Oct 24, 2023

Chinook High School football season cancelled in response to sexual assault charges

Warning: This story may contain information that may be disturbing to some.LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division has provided an update on the Chinook High School football team.The Lethbridg...

Oct 24, 2023