Category Archives: Alberta
Salvation Army Christmas kettles seeing increase in donations with 'tiptap' function
A convenient credit card tap option has proven lucrative with select Christmas kettles as part of the Salvation Army's 'Tap to Give' initiative.-READ: Medicine Hat's Salvation Army kicks off annual Ke...
Dec 04, 2024
Alberta RCMP reminds motorists of impaired driving risks
Alberta RCMP is reminding residents to find a safe ride home if you plan on consuming drugs or alcohol this holiday season.As part of National Safe Driving Week from Dec. 1-7, this year's campaign foc...
Dec 04, 2024
Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law
A trio of bills affecting transgender people in Alberta have passed the final stage of debate in the legislature and are set to become law.LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have already promised to challenge the...
Dec 04, 2024
$40 million won by someone in Alberta, outside of Calgary & Edmonton
If you bought a LOTTO MAX ticket on Tuesday, December 3, your life could be about to change.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says someone in the province, not in Calgary or Edmonton, will share ...
Dec 04, 2024
Province encourages residents to donate using Crowdfunding Alberta this season
The Government of Alberta is encouraging residents to celebrate this giving season by donating to a non-profit or charity via Crowdfunding Alberta. The provincial government matches 50 per cent of the...
Dec 03, 2024
Frostbite prototype device improves treatment out of University of Alberta
A prototype to more efficiently treat frostbite has been revealed at the University of Alberta.Traditional methods have been effective, but the opportunity to free up hospital resources can be made wi...
Dec 03, 2024
Alberta asks residents for input on Budget 2025
The Government of Alberta is asking for residents to share their input on Budget 2025. Officials say next year's budget will endeavour to strengthen health care and education while ensuring the econom...
Dec 03, 2024
Canada Post strike nears three-week mark amid pressure for government intervention
The strike by more than 55,000 Canada Post workers entered its 19th day as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping weekend came to a close. Canada Post said Monday it was waiting for the union to r...
Dec 03, 2024
Several lotto winners in Alberta from Nov. 29 & 30
If you bought any lottery tickets this past weekend, you might want to check them.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says there were eight major winners in Alberta on November 29 and 30, 20...
Dec 02, 2024
Alberta ending 'photo radar cash cow'
The Government of Alberta says it wants to focus the use of photo radar on public safety, rather than generating revenue.Effective April 1, 2025, the province is implementing several changes in an eff...
Dec 02, 2024