Alberta

RCMP lay new charges in recent string of ATM thefts

HANNA- More charges have been laid against 26-year-old Rick Ernest Atzler following a pursuit on November 24 that covered Hanna, Oyen, and Consort RCMP jurisdictions.Atzler is facing charges of theft ...

Dec 5, 2019

Toews voted "MLA of the Year" by legislature peers

EDMONTON - Finance Minister Travis Toews come on down.You've been voted Alberta's legislature member (MLA) of the year.The member for Grande Prairie-Wapiti was the top choice among his political peers...

Dec 4, 2019 Travis Toews, Alberta Finance Minister and Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA (Canadian Press)

Alberta spending $286M on nearly 300 new Mounties to combat rural crime

The Alberta government is adding 300 more police officers and 200 support staff to combat rural crime. The Provincial Police Service Agreement (PPSA) doesn't come cheap, though, as the province is spe...

Dec 4, 2019

Canadian Natural budget rises $250 million on curtailment ease – additional rigs, jobs for Alberta

CALGARY - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says its 2020 capital budget will be $250 million higher than last year as it adds about 60 drilling locations across Alberta and puts three additional rigs t...

Dec 4, 2019

Notley challenges Kenney to debate health care cuts

EDMONTON- NDP Leader Rachel Notley has challenged Premier Jason Kenney to a live televised debate over planned job cuts in the health care sector.Notley says she has issued the challenge because the U...

Dec 4, 2019

Investigation continues into Smoky Lake school bus crash

SMOKY LAKE- RCMP continue to investigate after a school bus and a mobile crane collided on a highway this week, sending five young people to hospital in critical condition and injuring several others....

Dec 4, 2019

Pilot of deadly Alberta plane crash had expired student permit

MEDICINE HAT- The Transportation Safety Board says the pilot of a small plane that crashed in southeastern Alberta, killing all three people on board, had an expired student pilot permit.The board pos...

Dec 4, 2019

Construction on Alberta section of Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion has begun

LETHBRIDGE- After several years of delays, hurdles, and a $4.5-billion transaction from the federal government, work has finally started on its construction."Getting shovels in the ground in Alberta a...

Dec 4, 2019

Moody's cites weak economy in downgrading Alberta credit rating

EDMONTON - The Alberta government's credit rating has taken another hit.Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the province's rating to Aa2 stable from Aa1 negative.The rating service cites weakness...

Dec 3, 2019

Ombudsman works to ensure fair treatment for Albertans

Every Albertan has the right to be treated fairly when receiving public services. Otherwise, you can turn to the Alberta Ombudsman for help.The Alberta Ombudsman is an independent Officer of the Legis...

Dec 3, 2019 Marianne Ryan is the Alberta Ombudsman (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)