Category Archives: Alberta
RCMP say some progress made in managing Coutts border blockade
COUTTS, AB - Protesters using their trucks to clog up the main United States border crossing in southern Alberta agreed Wednesday to make some room to allow traffic through.Mounties were taking a caut...
Feb 03, 2022
Truckers’ lawyer says they’ve agreed to clear one lane in each direction
COUTTS, AB - A lawyer representing truckers blocking access to a southern Alberta border crossing says they have agreed to open some blocked lanes.Chad Williamson says trucks and other vehicles have b...
Feb 02, 2022
Federal investment to result in over 100 new EV chargers in Alberta
A new investment from the federal government will result in the installation of over 100 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta.The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, the federal Minister of Touris...
Feb 02, 2022
Province announces grants to support mental health of first responders
CALGARY, AB - To say that emergency first responders go through a lot is an understatement. That is why the Alberta Government has announced $1.48-million in funding that will aid several groups in su...
Feb 02, 2022
More police called in to help with U.S. border blockade in southern Alberta: RCMP
COUTTS, Alta. - RCMP say more officers have been called in to help with an illegal blockade at a United States border crossing in southern Alberta, now in its fifth day.Mounties were prepared to make ...
Feb 02, 2022
Kenney says protesters assaulting RCMP officers at Coutts border
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's Premier Jason Kenney is stating the protesters at the Coutts border crossing are assaulting RCMP officers asking them to leave.In a YouTube live stream, Kenney says he was not...
Feb 01, 2022
Alberta Wheat Commission launches survey on drought impacts on grain contracts
After hearing how the 2021 drought impacted farmers ability to deliver on contracted grain commitments, the Alberta Wheat Commission launched a survey to delve the into financial ramification.The surv...
Feb 01, 2022
RCMP signals action at the Coutts border crossing
LETHBRIDGE, AB. - ***UPDATE - As of 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, some truckers blockading highway-4 at the Coutts border crossing began to leave the area. Dozens of RCMP officers confronted individuals in ...
Feb 01, 2022
14 Alberta schools granted mask exemptions, province won’t say which ones
A few schools in the province will no longer be requiring their staff and students to wear face masks.A spokesperson with Alberta Health confirmed to LNN that Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena...
Feb 01, 2022
WATCH: Premier Kenney, Dr. Hinshaw to give COVID update Tuesday at 4:30
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, alongside the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, will provide a live COVID update Tuesday at 4:30. It was originally scheduled for 3:30. There's no word ...
Feb 01, 2022