Category Archives: Alberta
Central Alberta man charged with sexual offenses against family member
Authorities say a central Alberta man has been charged with several sex-related offenses.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams' (ALERT) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged the 28-y...
May 02, 2023
Pollster says Calgary votes could decide election
Calgary has emerged as a key battleground for this spring's provincial election.Pollster Janet Brown says surveys suggest Edmonton is safe territory for the NDP while the rural areas are strong for th...
May 02, 2023
Alberta mayors rallying for localized EMS dispatch
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Mayors of Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are encouraging the provincial government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to return to pro...
May 02, 2023
Tour bus operator pleads guilty, fined $475,000 for fatal rollover in Jasper
JASPER, AB - A tour bus operator pleaded guilty on Monday to two charges in a fatal rollover in Jasper National Park nearly three years ago.Crown prosecutor Adam May said Brewster Travel Canada Inc. w...
May 02, 2023
Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID
EDMONTON - Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won't say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 cour...
May 01, 2023
Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans
EDMONTON - Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. Police Chief Dale McFee says alt...
May 01, 2023
A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades
EDMONTON - Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political la...
May 01, 2023
Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign
EDMONTON - The Alberta election kicked off Monday with voting day set for May 29, but the two main political parties have already been campaigning for several weeks. Here's a look at what are expected...
May 01, 2023
Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley
EDMONTON - Alberta's provincial election has been called for May 29. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971. Pre-Politi...
May 01, 2023
National Immunization Awareness Week promotes getting caught up
April 24-30 is National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) in Canada.Over the course of the pandemic,Alberta Health Services says, routine immunizations may have been missed or delayed for both childr...
Apr 29, 2023