Category Archives: Alberta
Study finds coal mine contaminants blown onto snowpack in Alberta, British Columbia
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Newly published research has found cancer-causing chemicals downwind from coal mines in southern British Columbia in concentrations that rival those next to oilsand mines.The rese...
Jun 19, 2024
Alberta accounted for 20% of national population growth in first quarter
New numbers from Stats Canada show Alberta is more than pulling its weight when it comes to population growth.The agency reports that Canada's population reached 41,012,563 as of April 1, 2024. It has...
Jun 19, 2024
Calgary marks two weeks of water restrictions; pipe pieces arrive from San Diego
CALGARY - It has been two weeks since a massive pipe ruptured in Calgary, leaving residents under water restrictions. Mayor Jyoti Gondek says it's also the fourth day in a row Calgarians have used les...
Jun 19, 2024
New discount for Alberta seniors renewing their driver's licence
The Government of Alberta is taking a step that it says will make life more affordable for seniors.In effect now, people who are 65 years or older will get a 25 per cent discount on driver's medical e...
Jun 19, 2024
AHS offering tips to keep kids safe from open windows
As the weather heats up and Albertans open more windows to cool off, Alberta Health Services is offering advice to keep children safe around windows and balconies.AHS says toddlers and preschoolers ar...
Jun 19, 2024
Alberta reopens applications for Every Kid Can Play program
The province is reopening applications for the Every Kid Can Play program.Every Kid Can Play provided direct financial support to more than 8,500 children and youth in the past year and supported more...
Jun 19, 2024
Alberta taking steps to strengthen ties with Mexico
Alberta's government says it will focus on international labour mobility during a mission to Mexico from June 18 to 25.According to the province, Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad ...
Jun 17, 2024
Phones banned from Alberta classrooms starting fall 2024
The Alberta government is banning the use of mobile phones during class time in elementary and high schools as of the fall 2024 term but school boards will have some autonomy over the restrictions.WAT...
Jun 17, 2024
Work begins to fix problem spots on Calgary water main; restrictions to last weeks
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor says work begins today to fix more problem spots on a major water main. Jyoti Gondek says engineers and hydrologists used a robot last week to complete an inspection of the p...
Jun 17, 2024
Trial resumes for two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 blockade at Coutts, Alta., resumes today. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert are on trial in Court of King...
Jun 17, 2024