Category Archives: Alberta
Environment minister to share Alberta’s story
Environment and Parks Minister Whitney Issik will travel to Whitehorse, Yukon, on Aug. 29 to attend the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) meeting.CCME, being held Aug. 30-31, is ...
Aug 29, 2022
Grande Prairie mayor addresses "verbal abuse" at City Hall
Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton has released a statement regarding the verbal abuse against Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland that took place at City Hall on Friday, August 26."I want to a...
Aug 28, 2022
Banff National Park plan focuses on climate change, traffic, Indigenous relations
Canada's busiest national park aims to look for better ways to help visitors get around in the coming years as it works to address climate change and strengthen Indigenous relations. Those were among ...
Aug 27, 2022
Man sentenced to 10 years for the deaths of two Métis hunters in Alberta
EDMONTON - A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the deaths of two Mtis hunters who were shot on a rural road in Alberta. A judge says Roger Bilodeau is to serve about six yea...
Aug 26, 2022
Boosters expand to Alberta children aged 5-11
The provincial government say Albertans can soon start booking COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children aged five to 11, based on recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and...
Aug 26, 2022
Kenney announces Fir as new Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation
Premier Jason Kenney has announced a change to his cabinet to fill the vacancy in the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. Tanya Fir will become the Minister for Jobs, Economy and Innovation whil...
Aug 26, 2022
Alberta barley and wheat farmers to vote on amalgamation in October
This October, Alberta barley and wheat farmers will vote on whether Alberta Barley and the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) will formally amalgamate to form a single crop commission. Officials with the ...
Aug 25, 2022
Former AHS North Zone top doctor facing more charges for sexual offences involving children
The RCMP's Grande Prairie Special Investigative Unit has laid additional charges on a former AHS North Zone top doctor, who was medical lead for over 16 years.Following the initial investigation in 20...
Aug 25, 2022
Alberta MLA promoting province's interests in the United States
Nathan Neudorf, MLA for Lethbridge-East, will join U.S. legislators at the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) Aug. 27-31 in Madison, Wis.Provincial officials say the BILLD...
Aug 25, 2022
Police in Calgary lay dozens of charges against two men over 3D gun manufacturing
CALGARY, AB - Police in Calgary have arrested two men suspected of running a firearms production and trafficking operation.So far this year, Calgary officers have seized more than 1,200 firearms, incl...
Aug 25, 2022