Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta government announces more support for student mental health
Officials with the provincial government say the extension of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot program will ensure Alberta students have access to additional mental health supports this school year....
Aug 13, 2024
Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month's wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed...
Aug 13, 2024
Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday
JASPER, AB - People who live in Jasper, Alta., will be allowed to return to the community on Friday, but wildfire officials say they should not expect to spend the night in their homes.Town incident c...
Aug 13, 2024
Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone
BANFF, Alta. - The mayor of Banff, Alta., says the town plans to find ways to reduce vehicle traffic after residents voted in favour of removing a pedestrian zone in the downtown. Corrie DiManno says ...
Aug 13, 2024
Sentencing dates set for Coutts protesters Carbert and Olienick
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Two men convicted of mischief at Coutts (KOOTS), Alberta, border blockade won't have to wait long before they learn their sentences. On August 2nd, a jury found Anthony Olienick (O...
Aug 12, 2024
Jasper's mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday
Jasper's mayor says wildfire evacuees will learn Monday when they will be allowed to return home. Richard Ireland told an online news conference on Saturday that details on the exact time of the annou...
Aug 10, 2024
Alberta wildfire information update: August 9
A new intergovernmental committee has been established to provide joint oversight, co-ordination and advice to elected officials as Jasper recovers and rebuilds. Increasing wildfire danger throughout ...
Aug 09, 2024
Ministers to promote Alberta energy in Silicon Valley
Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf and Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish are travelling to Santa Clara, California in an effort to promote Alberta as a premier des...
Aug 09, 2024
Unemployment rate in Alberta double for younger workers than general population
Younger Albertans are finding it harder and harder to get a job.Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in the province was unchanged at 7.1 per cent in July.Among Albertans aged 15-24, however, ...
Aug 09, 2024
'Bold and brilliant:' Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze
CALGARY - The Alberta wildland firefighter killed while battling a blaze in Jasper National Park last weekend is being remembered for his big personality and sense of humour. Alberta Wildfire spokeswo...
Aug 09, 2024