Parkland RCMP seize drugs, money and loaded guns
On March 11, 2024 at approximately 3:30 pm a traffic stop was initiated by the Alberta Sheriffs for a traffic...
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Assembly Lines: MLA, ministerial attention directed at Polish delegation, wildfire evacuation, firearms buyback and more
George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Each week of sittings of the Alberta legislature features dozens of statements and exchanges....
“No Mow May” is a good start to rethinking bee health across our lawns
Lauren Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter To mow or not to mow. That is the question. If you’re interested in...
Dentist opt-in low for new federal dental care plan
Brenda Sawatzky Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In December 2023, the federal government began rolling out a new publicly funded dental...
Ongoing Alberta wildfire crews receive help from Mother Nature
New wildland firefighting crews – such as this Fort McMurray FireTack crew to fight ongoing wildfires – are finishing up...
Alberta creating Canada’s first geothermal test site
Geothermal energy uses naturally occurring heat within the earth to heat water and buildings and generate power, with few emissions...
Province srengthening support for sexual violence survivors
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, a month to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and promote a culture of consent. Nearly...
Alberta Municipalities’ President Tyler Gandam speaks out against planned Bill 20
Alberta Municipalities President and Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam held a virtual news conference on Monday, April 29, to present the...
Professor tackles subject of limiting freedom to express
Steffanie Costigan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A University of Lethbridge professor spoke on the topic of existing arguments for and...
Wildfire prevention a ‘shared responsibility’, says Minister Loewen
Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government says it will provide weekly updates on the ongoing wildfire situation,...
RCMP respond to rural break-in with armed suspects near Vilna
On April 22, 2024, at 5:05 p.m., Smoky Lake RCMP received a report of a break-in in progress on township...
St. Albert RCMP investigate a theft
St. Albert RCMP are asking for public assistance in identifying a male individual involved with a pride flag theft. On...