Category Archives: Alberta

RCMP charge Alberta man accused of threatening Conservative MP David Yurdiga
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - RCMP in Fort McMurray, Alta., say they have arrested a man accused of threatening Conservative member of Parliament David Yurdiga.Police say they took action after receiving a c...
Feb 17, 2021

Alberta announces support for Alberta job creators
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug An extra $10,000 will be available to small- and medium-sized businesses in Alberta...
Feb 17, 2021

Consultations begins on Métis Nation of Alberta’s draft Constitution
EDMONTON, AB - The Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has begun the province-wide consultation process on its draft Constitution.In June of 2019, the Mtis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreemen...
Feb 17, 2021

2020 a busy year for Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch (SCB) had a busy 2020.The SCB is an investigative services branch responsible for leading and supporting complex investigations across the provinc...
Feb 16, 2021

RCMP furthering investigation into GraceLife Church for continued non-compliance
Parkland RCMP and Alberta Health Services (AHS) are continuing their investigation into GraceLife Church west of Edmonton because they say the church is still breaking health restrictions.On Sunday mo...
Feb 16, 2021

A breakdown of Canada's isolation sites as details are revealed on hotel requirements
tAs concerns about internationally identified COVID-19 variants hit closer to home, public health authorities are asking - and increasingly, ordering - people to isolate safely, away from others in th...
Feb 13, 2021

Court grants interim injuction to temporarily halt Wood Buffalo EMS dispatch withdrawal
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A judge has granted an interim injunction that stops a northern Alberta municipality from withdrawing from the provincial ambulance dispatch service.Justice Kent Davidson heard ...
Feb 12, 2021

$400M available in next round of funding to clean up Alberta's inactive oil & gas sites
EDMONTON - Alberta and the federal government say another $400 million in funding is available to help clean up inactive oil and gas sites in the province.The money includes $100 million for clean up ...
Feb 12, 2021

Alberta goes to court in fight with Wood Buffalo over medical emergency dispatch
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is going to court to stop a northern municipality from unilaterally withdrawing from the provincial medical emergency dispatch system.Alberta Health Services and Albe...
Feb 11, 2021

Alberta sticking with provincial approach to public health restrictions
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says despite growing calls for a regional approach to lifting public health restrictions, the province will move forward on a provincial basis.Dr. Deena Hinsh...
Feb 11, 2021