Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith

Northwestern Alberta projects among 43 being funded by the province
Some projects in northwestern Alberta are among 43 across the province sharing $3.2 million in funding under the provincial government's Small Community Opportunity Program.The province says in a rele...
Jun 11, 2024

They're not all on the same political team, but Oilers fever has brought MPs together
OTTAWA - They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever. Support for the Edmonton Oilers as they seek a Stanley Cup victory has swept the country, and...
Jun 10, 2024

Calgary mayor applauds reduced water use after pipeline break
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor says residents are stepping up to reduce their water use since a major pipeline break threatened the city's supply. Jyoti Gondek says Calgary is using about 30 per cent less ...
Jun 10, 2024

Calgarians urged to do better in curbing water use during unprecedented main break
CALGARY - Calgarians were being urged Friday to keep reducing their water use as work to repair to a major water main stretched into a second day. "This current level of water cannot continue," said N...
Jun 07, 2024

Trial to begin for men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A jury is to start hearing evidence today in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Car...
Jun 06, 2024

WestJet reveals updated low-cost option
WestJet has a new lowest-cost option known as UltraBasic.The new rate, which replaces the basic fare, does not allow for carry-on bags, unless a customer is flying on a long-haul flight.Seats together...
Jun 05, 2024

UPDATE: Five tornadoes now confirmed in central Alberta on June 3
UPDATE (June 7) - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is now confirming that five - not two as stated on June 5 - tornadoes touched down in central Alberta on June 3. The updated conclusion w...
Jun 05, 2024

Alberta government puts money into non-profits
The Government of Alberta's 2024 budget includes an investment of $66 million into the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and Community Initiatives Program (CIP) in an effort to enhance com...
May 30, 2024

Wildfire danger level very high for the High Level Forest Area
UPDATE May 31: The wildfire hazard in the High Level Forest Area is now moderate for parts of the area. With the ongoing wildfire danger in the High Level Forest Area, all areas west of Highway 35 hav...
May 30, 2024

Remains belong to woman, one of four people missing from Dawson Creek, B.C.: RCMP
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - Police in northern British Columbia say human remains found along a river near the community of Dawson Creek this month belong to a woman who went missing nearly six months ago, o...
May 29, 2024