Category Archives: Alberta
University of Lethbridge graduate says working for TV series ‘The Last Of Us’ was surreal
LETHBRIDGE, AB - University of Lethbridge (U of L) graduate Lindsey Kapitzke says working on the production crew for the worldwide hit 'The Last Of Us' marked a career milestone for her.The HBO series...
Feb 17, 2023
Celebrate Family Day at the Alberta Legislature
On Monday, February 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate Family Day at the Alberta Legislature with free indoor entertainment, education and activities.Both the Le...
Feb 17, 2023
New health advocate appointed to guide Albertans
Alberta's government announced the appointment of Catherine D. Douglas as the new Health and Mental Health Advocate this week.Officials say Alberta's Health and Mental Health Advocate guides Albertans...
Feb 17, 2023
Survey finds many Albertans not in favour of provincial police service
A new survey has found that many Albertans are opposed to the idea of replacing the RCMP with a new provincial police service.A poll was conducted by Calgary-based Janet Brown for Alberta Municipaliti...
Feb 17, 2023
Trails Act implemented in Alberta, collaboration with two recreational organizations
The province says it's supporting safe and accessible trails across Alberta by appointing two provincial community organizations to be designated trail managers. With the implementation of the Trails ...
Feb 17, 2023
Bear, Mars, Individual: notable names for Alberta babies in 2022
You'll run into a fair share of Olivias, Emmas, Sophias, Noahs, Liams and Jacks for the next couple of decades in Alberta.You may also run into a Bear in the heart of the city, Mars on Earth's soil an...
Feb 17, 2023
Alberta appoints oilpatch veterans to advise government on province’s energy future
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith will turn to a panel of five oilpatch veterans to advise her government on the future of Alberta's energy industry. The panel will be chaired by David Yager, a longti...
Feb 17, 2023
Energy transition jobs plan aims to sustain and create jobs, not kill them: feds
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's long-promised plan to transition Canada's labour force to respond to climate change says a clean energy economy will not prompt massive unemployment in the country's ...
Feb 17, 2023
Great Backyard Bird Count set for this weekend
Bird watchers unite! This weekend marks the 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.The Nature Conservancy of Canada said that all residents need to do to celebrate this initiative is go outside for 15 ...
Feb 17, 2023
Calgary police arrest man and woman in 2021 death of toddler
CALGARY - Police have arrested a man and woman in the death of a toddler.Emergency crews were called to a Calgary home in October 2021 for reports of an 18-month-old boy in medical distress.Police say...
Feb 16, 2023