Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta government to create standards for releasing oil tailings into environment
The Alberta government says it will begin creating standards for releasing treated oil tailings into the environment.Creating release standards is one of four policy recommendations pitched by a gover...
Sep 05, 2025
Canada-wide warrant issued for man wanted in relation to 2018 homicide
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.Christian Nyabirungu, 35, is wanted in relation to the murder of Aldane Mesquita tha...
Sep 04, 2025
Alberta government workers approve mediated deal, strike averted
A new contract has been reached between some 23,000 civil servants and the Alberta government, averting a strike that could've happened as soon as next week.The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees s...
Sep 04, 2025
Alberta RCMP warning drivers about the dangers of driving impaired
Over the Labour Day long weekend, Alberta RCMP issued 1,661 traffic tickets. Out of those, 789 speeding violations were handed out, 34 distracted driving tickets, and 19 for failing to wear a seatbelt...
Sep 03, 2025
Province launches Alberta Jobs Strategy
Alberta's government has introduced its job strategy that aims to help more people find meaningful employment through training, education and experience. The Alberta Jobs Strategy is described as a bl...
Sep 03, 2025
Mixed reaction during Alberta Next Panel in Medicine Hat
A crowd of about 400 people showed up to the Cypress Centre in Medicine Hat Tuesday night for the Alberta Next Panel, with Premier Danielle Smith coming in to loud applause from the crowd.Throughout t...
Sep 03, 2025
Alberta rewriting order banning school library books to protect classics: Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is rewriting a ministerial order directing school divisions to ban books containing sexually explicit content to ensure classic books stay on library...
Sep 02, 2025
Alberta RCMP shares online safety tips for 'First Day of School' posts
As students return to the classroom this week, Alberta RCMP encourages parents and guardians to be mindful about what they share online, especially regarding first day of school photos.In the last few...
Sep 02, 2025
Update 23: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 29, 3 p.m.)
With hot and dry conditions expected to continue through the long weekend, Albertans are advised to use caution when outdoors to prevent new wildfire starts.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 29)Th...
Aug 29, 2025
RCMP urge safe water practices as Albertans try to beat the heat
As a prolonged heat warning remains in effect for most of Alberta, the RCMP reminds the public to practice safe water habits while taking refuge from the heat.As residents try to find some relief or s...
Aug 29, 2025