Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith
Mounties release tips on how to reduce vehicle theft
With the hot summer months upon us, Albertans are enjoying the weather and spending more time outdoors. Mounties in Alberta say this leads to an increase in thefts of and from vehicles across the prov...
Aug 12, 2023
Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'
EDMONTON - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz says Ottawa is threatening the province by suggesting it will withhold federal funding from electricity projects that don't r...
Aug 8, 2023
Pelland, Team Canada in Puerto Rico this week
UPDATE 2: Canada wound up in eighth place at the tournament after a 3-1 loss to Mexico in a placement game. Canada lost to eventual winners Argentina 3-1 in the quarter-final round, then lost to Peru ...
Aug 6, 2023
Alberta government says no to possible bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
CALGARY - Alberta's government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk. Alberta's 2030 bid committee called the move an "unexpected decision" as the group h...
Aug 3, 2023
Central Peace Health Complex ED closed until 10 p.m.
The Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department will be closed from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. this evening, (Thursday, August 3) due to a nursing shortage. However, AHS said in the release, the ED c...
Aug 3, 2023
Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government is pausing all approvals of large renewable energy projects in response to what it says are rural and environmental concerns. In a statement Thursda...
Aug 3, 2023
What we know about the four firefighters killed in July in Canada
It has been one of the deadliest years in recent memory for firefighters battling blazes in Canada. Here is what we know about the four firefighters killed while on duty in Canada in July. --- Devyn G...
Aug 2, 2023
'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology
One of the three dozen men behind a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Calgary Stampede says its apology after a partial court settlement last week falls short. "I think what they told Calgarians ...
Aug 2, 2023
Alberta no longer pursuing plan to dump RCMP for provincial police force
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is no longer formally pursuing its plan to dump the RCMP in favour of a new provincial police force. However, Justice Minister Mickey Amery says the idea is not dead ...
Aug 1, 2023
Premier issues mandate letter to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis, calling on him to keep Alberta families and communities safe. In her letter, the Prem...
Aug 1, 2023