Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta investing millions for employment support
The government of Alberta is investing $6.5 Million to provide career and employment services to underserved Albertans.41 grants were awarded as part of Alberta's Recovery Plan to help underemployed p...
Feb 08, 2022

Farm groups want Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act amended
Farm organizations urged all parliamentarians to support a bill which includes a carbon tax exemption for grain drying.Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb introduced Bill C-234, an act to amend the Greenhouse Gas...
Feb 08, 2022

RCMP searching for utility terrain vehicle stolen from resort
Sundre RCMP are hoping the public can help located a stolen utility terrain vehicle.Mounties say a theft occurred between Jan. 24-28, when thieves broke into the Mountainaire Resort and Campground. Th...
Feb 08, 2022

Alberta premier set to announce timeline to reduce COVID-19 health restrictions
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will announce later today a plan to reduce COVID-19 health restrictions.Kenney says it will be a prudent timeline to lift the rules provided pressure on...
Feb 08, 2022

Latest road closure a surprise to mayor of Coutts
COUTTS, AB- Like many, the mayor of Coutts was surprised to learn of another blockade at the border crossing into the U.S. late last night.It was the latest development in the unfolding drama that's b...
Feb 08, 2022

Edmonton physicians call on province for more timely drug poisoning data
EDMONTON - A group of Edmonton doctors is calling on the province to release timely data on opioid poisonings to better mobilize resources.The Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association says they have tw...
Feb 08, 2022

Alberta RCMP tweet north and southbound traffic blocked at Coutts border crossing
Update 7:45 a.m.5-1-1 Alberta reports some U-S bound commercial traffic is again being allowed past a closure point toward the Coutts border crossing.Any other access to the area is limited and motori...
Feb 08, 2022

Province announces funding for Workforce Partnerships program
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has announced a string of new partnerships to boost Alberta's workforce and help residents find good jobs.A $1.53 million investment under the Workforce Partne...
Feb 07, 2022

Brooks convoy collision sends two people to hospital
BROOKS, AB. - RCMP were called to an injury collision along Highway-1 west of Brooks, around 1:45 Saturday afternoon.A farm tractor was moving slowly in a small convoy with at least one other pickup t...
Feb 07, 2022

Alberta cities deal with convoys and protests, Ottawa declares state of emergency
LETHBRIDGE/EDMONTON, AB. - Ottawa police gave their city notice Sunday afternoon that it would be increasing enforcement action on demonstrators in the downtown core. Shortly before that, Ottawa Mayor...
Feb 07, 2022