Category Archives: Alberta

New provincial anti-racism grants now open for applications
C ALGARY – As part of government efforts to address racism, Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda unveiled details of a new Anti-Racism Community Grant Program on Tuesday, July 3. Announc...
Jul 04, 2018

BCE wins Alberta SuperNet contract
EDMONTON – BCE Inc. has won a multi-year contract to operate Alberta SuperNet, the government-led broadband initiative. The company will assume all operations of the broadband network serving co...
Jul 03, 2018

Redcliff man killed in collision near Cochrane
COCHRANE, AB - RCMP have confirmed a 61-year-old man from Redcliff was killed in a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Cochrane on Monday. According to a news release posted on Al...
Jul 03, 2018

Weapons and drugs seized in Wetaskiwin search warrant
A central Alberta man is facing numerous charges after RCMP seized multiple tasers, an air pistol, bear spray, cocaine, cannabis and a significant amount of cash from a Wetaskiwin residence June 21. T...
Jul 01, 2018

AHS urging safety for ATV users this Canada Day long weekend
As National Injury Prevention Day approaches July 5, officials with Alberta Health Services are reminding any Albertans planning to use ATV's this Canada Day long weekend to make safety a priority. AH...
Jun 30, 2018

RCMP and Sheriffs looking to keep highways safe Canada Day long weekend
RCMP are urging motorists all across Alberta to make this Canada Day long weekend a safe one. Mounties say summer safety is a shared responsibility and together with Alberta Sheriffs, will be looking ...
Jun 30, 2018

Province announces $120 million for Indigenous-owned housing program
PEACE RIVER- The Notley government has announced what it says is the province’s first Indigenous-owned housing program. It says the 120-million dollar program will build affordable homes directl...
Jun 29, 2018

Calgary Police Service adds new weapon to arsenal
CALGARY- The Calgary Police Service is adding a less-lethal device to the arsenal of weapons its officers can use on the streets. The service is bringing in a single-shot weapon called a “less-l...
Jun 29, 2018

Province announces $4.3 million to fund child intervention and suicide prevention programs
LETHBRIDGE – Children’s Services Minister Danielle Larivee has announced a multi-million dollar, 39-point plan aimed mainly at protecting indigenous children, dealing with racism and reduc...
Jun 29, 2018

Olds College launches 'farm of the future'
Olds College has launched what is described as an exciting new initiative that will see the post-secondary institution transform its existing farm operation into a farm of the future. The Olds College...
Jun 28, 2018