Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith
'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment
CALGARY - TV traffic reporter Leslie Horton developed a thick skin over the years because of nasty feedback from viewers, but she unleashed a viral smackdown last week after she says one of them "cros...
Dec 07, 2023
Cap on greenhouse gas emissions singles out Alberta, Premier Smith says
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oilpatch singles out her province for punitive measures and she promises another court fight with the fed...
Dec 07, 2023
Five people facing child exploitation charges in Grande Prairie
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team has charged five people after an investigation into child exploitation in Grande Prairie. ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) made the arrests as p...
Dec 07, 2023
Calgary mayor says she won't attend Hanukkah ceremony because it's too political
Calgary's mayor says she won't attend the annual menorah lighting ceremony to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. Mayor Jyoti Gondek posted a statement last night on the social media site X, formerly know...
Dec 07, 2023
Storm lose to Saints on Pattison Media Night
UPDATE: The Storm lost 2-1 to Spruce Grove in front of an announced home crowd of 1322. Alex Atwill had the lone Storm goal. Calgary visits Grande Prairie for games Saturday and Sunday. The Spr...
Dec 06, 2023
County of Grande Prairie Committee of the Whole meeting highlights
The County of Grande Prairie's Committee of the Whole meeting took place at the end of November. The committee discussed agenda items like: "A" BDO Zone Rating An update was received during the meetin...
Dec 06, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Oil and gas emissions cap coming Thursday, targets 2026 start date
OTTAWA - Canada is poised to outline a federal emissions cap on the oil and gas sector using a cap-and-trade system that would begin as early as 2026, says a federal government source. The source, who...
Dec 06, 2023
Dairy farmers raising funds for Alberta Children's Hospital this holiday season
CALGARY, AB - Dairy farmers in Alberta are raising funds to support children this holiday season. Throughout December, community members are encouraged to help Alberta Milk support the Alberta Childre...
Dec 05, 2023
Edmonton RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating suspicious death in Grande Prairie
RCMP say the suspicious death of a person found near Westside Park is under investigation. Grande Prairie RCMP say they were called out at around noon Monday. The investigation has been taken over by ...
Dec 05, 2023
Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred by 2030. Guilbeault is in Dubai for t...
Dec 04, 2023