Alberta’s tourism industry smashed records in 2023
Tourism is Alberta’s number one service export sector, bringing jobs, dollars and prosperity into the province’s economy. The 2023 tourism...
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Fort Saskatchewan RCMP lay several charges following kidnapping with a weapon
On September 5, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received a complaint of a female being taken against her will...
St. Albert RCMP respond to fatal collision
On Sept. 10, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., St. Albert RCMP were called to a collision between a Honda Accord...
Lac La Biche RCMP arrest individual for child pornography
Lac La Biche RCMP were notified of a male, living in Lac La Biche, who was believed to be in possession of...
Alberta looking to invest in technology turning waste into electricity
With $2.8 million from the industry-funded TIER program, Alberta’s government is advancing Canada’s first industrial-scale waste-to-energy facility using technology. Less...
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Jasper residents reflect on future post-fire
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A traveller sits on a canoe with the northern lights shining over Maligne Lake...
Red Deer RCMP respond to a report of hateful anti-Ukrainian vandalism to a parked vehicle
On Sept. 4, 2024, Red Deer City RCMP received a report of mischief to a vehicle in the area of 47 Street...
Thorsby RCMP seeking suspect after Break and Enter to a residence
On Aug. 7, 2024, Thorsby RCMP quickly responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence...
‘HUGE BLOW’: Manitoba’s northern bus line announces final stop
Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The sudden and unexpected shuttering of a northern Manitoba bus service will be a...
Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy
Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A long-overdue federal strategy to tackle ocean noise is here at last —...
Feds give almost $20M for housing project in Whitehorse
Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Yukon MP Brendan Hanley announced $19.7 million in federal money for the construction of...
Southern Alberta RCMP nab tire thief
In August of 2024, RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU), in partnership with Lethbridge Police Service Property Crime...