Grizzly bears back in crosshairs as Alberta lifts hunting ban in select cases
Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s government is allowing targeted hunts on “problem” grizzly bears after a nearly 20-year...
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Pronghorn migration aided by volunteers
Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pronghorns are a staple of southern Alberta, yet the animal faces significant migration challenges...
Reliving the battle of Confederation next week
He's back and ready to campaign. Joey Smallwood, a.k.a. as writer and historian Pat Collins, will debate Major Peter Cashin,...
Innisfail RCMP investigate theft and mischief to oilfield site
On July 6, 2024, Innisfail RCMP received a report of theft of copper wire from an Oilfield site located on...
Drayton Valley RCMP arrest and charge male for firearms offences
On July 8, 2024, at 5 p.m., Drayton Valley RCMP received a report that a male suspect had brandished a firearm from...
Governments of Alberta and Canada supporting Beef Producers expanding food safety and certification program
Alberta is known worldwide for its high-quality, great-tasting beef. As Canada’s largest cattle producing province, Alberta’s beef industry maintains the...
More than 30 inmates charged in series of Saint John jail riots
Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A total of 32 people have been charged in a series of jail riots...
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St. Albert RCMP seek public assistance to identify male suspect who solicited minors for sex
Low quality photo of the suspect, enhanced by AI. On June 26, 2024 at approximately 9:00 pm, two 15-year-old...
Lost Loved Ones Remembered, Cherished On Red Dress Day In Edmonton
A heartfelt commemoration of Red Dress Day was held in Edmonton last month.Photo by Terry Lusty Terry Lusty, Local Journalism...
Nursing students get first-hand experience helping unhoused
Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter University of Lethbridge nursing students got first-hand experience helping the unhoused population through a...
Siksika Nation, Government of Alberta announce recovery facility groundbreaking
John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Alberta and Siksika Nation announced June 28 the groundbreaking of a...