Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta RCMP sends reminders for new driver safety this August
Learning to drive can be fun and overwhelming, say Alberta RCMP.As a new driver, Mounties note there's lots to keep in mind while navigating the roadways. Police say young and new drivers are more lik...
Aug 06, 2024

Almost $3 million for Jasper National Park
Alberta Bottle Depots have sorted and collected all Jasper donations from Pattison Media's Alberta Day of Caring.Nearly $3 million is now going to support the National Park and evacuees. The entire pr...
Aug 06, 2024

Evacuation Order given by Saddle Hills County
Saddle Hills County has issued an evacuation order due to wildfire.All those located south of Range Road 790, east of Range Road 103 and west of Range Road 111 for 10 km south are required to evacuate...
Aug 03, 2024

Victims getting younger, says ALERT, as groups recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
This week, there's an added spotlight on the subject of human trafficking, as groups around the globe mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).Human trafficking occurs in different form...
Aug 02, 2024

Alberta renewable energy pause has left legacy of cancelled development: study
Alberta's seven-month moratorium on renewable power approvals has left a legacy of dozens of cancelled projects and legal uncertainty, says an analysis done on the one-year anniversary of the move.The...
Aug 02, 2024

Alberta RCMP provides tips to help curb auto theft
As residents rush to enjoy the summer weather, spending more time away from home and driving more often, Alberta RCMP remind Albertans to not let the fun be a distraction from protecting yourself agai...
Aug 01, 2024

Alberta RCMP stress water safety this summer
Summer is officially here, which means people are spending more time outdoors and on provincial lakes and rivers. Officials with Alberta RCMP want everyone to enjoy their fun this summer, but ask that...
Aug 01, 2024

Alberta funding study on how to support Agricultural societies
The Alberta government is providing funds to help support its seven regional agricultural societies.The seven regions are in Camrose, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, Olds and R...
Jul 31, 2024

'Alberta Day of Caring' fundraises over $500K for Jasper aid
The Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper initiative - a one-day effort by radio stations across the province - fundraised a total of $518,482 on Wednesday.That number grows to an estimated $1,555,446 when...
Jul 31, 2024

Technology set to replace many jobs in agri-food sector over next decade: report
A new report says a third of all agriculture jobs in Canada could be automated within the next decade.The report from the Conference Board of Canada says that's alongside a fifth of jobs in food and b...
Jul 31, 2024