Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta Energy Regulator to launch third-party probe of Kearl oilsands tailings leak
The Alberta Energy Regulator says it will launch an independent investigation into the tailings leak at Imperial Oil's Kearl oilsands mine. The regulator says in a news release today it is looking for...
Mar 28, 2023
RCMP offer anti-scam tips for Fraud Prevention Month
Alberta RCMP are sharing tips and resources to help the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) efforts during what is Fraud Prevention Month (March).This week, RCMP and the ACCPA are...
Mar 28, 2023
Teenage girl killed in Calgary shooting early Tuesday, police say
CALGARY - Police in Calgary are investigating the shooting death of a teenage girl in the city's northeast Martindale neighbourhood.The Calgary Police Service says it responded to reports of a shootin...
Mar 28, 2023
Thousands attend funeral for slain Edmonton police officers
EDMONTON - Thousands of officers attended a regimental funeral today for two Edmonton police officers who were killed on the job.Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan were shot by a teen while respo...
Mar 27, 2023
At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department
CALGARY - Fire officials say at least 10 people have been injured after an explosion destroyed a home in Calgary.They say the force of the explosion created a large debris field, several fires and dam...
Mar 27, 2023
Alberta land border crossings to return to pre-pandemic hours
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that the hours of operation for dozens of ports of entry will return to their pre-pandemic levels later this week.Minister of Public Safety Marco...
Mar 27, 2023
Funeral for two Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to family dispute
EDMONTON - A regimental funeral is set to be held today for two Edmonton police officers who were shot and killed by a 16-year-old boy. Police say a 2 1/2-kilometre procession from the Alberta legisla...
Mar 27, 2023
Slain officers' families issue statements thanking public for support
EDMONTON - The families of two Edmonton police officers fatally shot earlier this month have issued statements thanking the public for their support. The statements from the families of Const. Brett R...
Mar 26, 2023
Two-time organ recipient designs Green Shirt Day logo five years after bus crash
Brandy Hehn was a regular in the kidney dialysis unit at the Regina General Hospital when the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash happened five years ago. Sixteen people died and 13 were injured after a...
Mar 26, 2023
Province announces funding boost for Alberta's AI advantage
Alberta's government says it is strengthening the province's position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and growing the technology and innovation talent pool. Government officials say Albert...
Mar 24, 2023