Category Archives: Alberta

Drumheller RCMP warn public of “gifting cloud” scheme
DRUMHELLER- RCMP are warning the public about a recent increase in local women being invited to attend ‘gifting cloud’ or ‘pay-it-forward cloud’ events, also known as ‘gi...
Jul 18, 2018

Alberta appeals court ruling ordering province to pay $2M over beer subsidy
EDMONTON - Alberta has served notice it will appeal a court ruling ordering the province to pay just over $2 million to two out-of-province breweries over a disputed beer subsidy. The government filed...
Jul 17, 2018

'Hard to accept:' Calgary family's vacation ends in tragedy on Texas highway
Three generations of a family were on their way to visit relatives in Houston last week when their minivan and a semi-truck collided head-on, killing three and injuring four others. Texas authorities ...
Jul 17, 2018

Cull hasn't been able to solve bunny burden in Alberta mountain town of Canmore
CANMORE, Alta. - Problems persist in an Alberta mountain town overrun with rabbits despite an ongoing cull that has cost almost $400,000. Canmore introduced its feral rabbit management program six yea...
Jul 17, 2018

Medicine Hat Police investigating anti-immigration posters, stickers
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A shocking display of racism in Medicine Hat over the weekend as a pair of anti-immigration posters were found outside a local church. Reverend Chelsea Masterman with the Westminste...
Jul 17, 2018

Arrests made in Edmonton vandalism spree
EDMONTON- Police have arrested four youths who they allege used paving stones to smash windows in multiple neighbourhoods over the past month. Officers were called about the sound of smashing glass ea...
Jul 17, 2018

UCP won't release report on vote dust-up, cites privacy
EDMONTON – The United Conservatives say they will not release an internal report on voting irregularities that led to the resignation of a Calgary legislature member. The caucus also says it wil...
Jul 17, 2018

Southern Alberta teacher admits to child porn charges
LETHBRIDGE - A 44-year-old Pincher Creek man who had been teaching fourth grade at Napi's Playground Elementary School in Brocket, has pleaded guilty to charges of making and possessing child pornogra...
Jul 17, 2018

Improving access to AISH supports
New user-friendly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) application forms and guides are hoped to make it easier for Albertans with disabilities to get the supports they need. Community a...
Jul 16, 2018

National Drowning Prevention Week July 15 - 21
National Drowning Prevention Week takes place across Canada from July 15-21 this year. During this week, the Lifesaving Society aims to increase awareness of the need for drowning prevention and remin...
Jul 16, 2018