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,...
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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...
Lloydminster RCMP execute search warrant in child luring investigation
On April 16, 2024, Lloydminster RCMP executed a search warrant on an address in Lloydminster, stemming from an investigation into...
Lamont County Fire Restrictions
Correction: Please disregard the words fire ban as expressed in this week’s Lamont Leader. The county actually placed restrictions. Although...
Minister: revamped health advisory system gives voice to Rural Albertans
George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Revamped advisory councils blanketing the province will help ensure that the government understands and...
Five charged in fraud scheme which included offenses in Vegreville, Two Hills
RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU), in partnership with Raymond RCMP and the Western Canada Lottery Corporation,...
RCMP continue to ask for public assistance in locating Janine Ellen Bott
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP is still requesting public assistance in locating missing 37-year-old Janine Ellen Bott. Janine was last seen on...
Two suspects arrested by Strathcona RCMP after attempted fraud at car dealership
On April 2, 2024, Strathcona County RCMP received a fraud complaint from a local dealership. Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation...
Feds announce billions in military spending to protect “Arctic sovereignty”
Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Billions in new military spending announced April 8 is intended to protect Canada's...
Unpaid taxes by oil and gas companies remains a concern for rural municipalities
Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) conducted a member survey identifying that, as of...
RCMP seeking public assistance regarding suspicious death at Goodfish Lake
On April 11, at approximately 6:37 p.m., St. Paul RCMP responded to a report of an injured male at a...