Category Archives: Alberta
Province revitalizing Camp Chief Hector to tune of $2 million
A longstanding summer camp in Alberta is receiving $2 million in provincial funding for its revitalization.Ron Orr, Minister of Culture and Status of Women, and MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka, announced Thurs...
Aug 18, 2022
Survey suggests most farmers do not want to reduce fertilizer use
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A recent survey suggests the majority of Canadian farmers do not want to reduce their use of nitrogen fertilizer.That was a question asked by the Canadian Federation of Independent Bu...
Aug 18, 2022
Releasing oilsands tailings into river only one solution being considered: Guilbeault
Canada's environment minister says releasing treated oilsands tailings into the environment isn't the only solution being considered to clean up the massive, toxic ponds. Steven Guilbeault says that e...
Aug 17, 2022
Alberta RCMP remind the public on the steps to report a missing person
The Alberta RCMP Missing Persons Unit is reminding residents of a few key things to keep in mind when it comes to reporting a missing person. 1. Do not wait to make a call! The sooner police are aware...
Aug 17, 2022
Alberta RCMP responds to proposed provincial policing model
The Commanding Officer for Alberta RCMP has released a statement regarding the Government of Alberta's plan to establish a provincial police force.Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki says the Alberta ...
Aug 17, 2022
CN prepares for increased grain transportation across Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canadian National Railway says it is prepared to transport a lot more crops over the next year.The company recently released its 2022-2023 Grain Plan, highlighting everything it is do...
Aug 17, 2022
Alberta promises more officers for rural municipalities with provincial police plan
CALGARY - The Alberta government continues to make its case for a provincial police force, saying it would add hundreds of front-line officers to small detachments.The United Conservative government o...
Aug 16, 2022
Lethbridge-West MLA calls on UCP to stop “nickel-and-diming” seniors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One elected official believes seniors in the province are having a tough enough time dealing with the rising cost of inflation and that the Alberta Government should not be adding to ...
Aug 16, 2022
Calgary Flames looking for new organist to hype up Saddledome crowds
The part-time job of organist at professional hockey games in Calgary hasn't been vacant in more than three decades.But the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation needs to replace Willy Joosen, ...
Aug 16, 2022
Alberta Liberal Party leadership update
The Alberta Liberal Party says it has officially closed nominations for leadership candidates. However, as no candidates have stepped forward, say party officials, the leadership race has concluded wi...
Aug 15, 2022