Category Archives: Alberta
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
Mid-sized Cities Mayors' Caucus wants answers from and better relationship with province
Mayors from around Alberta are calling on the leaders of Alberta's political parties to commit to developing a framework which ensures mid-sized communities can build a more meaningful, working partne...
Mar 24, 2023
Alberta NDP accepts surplus recommendations by former VP of ATB Financial
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has accepted recommendations in a report conducted by the former VP and chief economist of ATB Financial.Todd Hirsch provided the NDP with eight fin...
Mar 24, 2023
Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas not seeking re-election
Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas has announced she is not seeking re-election in the upcoming provincial election May 29, 2023.Sonya Savage, MLA for Calgary-North West, made the a...
Mar 24, 2023
Province announces funding to tackle rural crime
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta said it plans to invest in initiatives that will reduce crime in rural communities.Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis explains that ...
Mar 24, 2023