Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta RCMP provide tips for keeping off-road vehicles safe this summer
Summer is rapidly approaching, which means outdoor enthusiasts will be headed out to use their recreational vehicles.With the increase of use, Alberta RCMP would like to remind citizens to properly se...
Jun 07, 2024
Alberta invests in AI research through CIFAR
The Government of Alberta is renewing its support for the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) with a $2.1 million grant over three years.Provincial officials note that CIFAR is highly inv...
Jun 06, 2024
Trial to begin for men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A jury is to start hearing evidence today in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Car...
Jun 06, 2024
WestJet reveals updated low-cost option
WestJet has a new lowest-cost option known as UltraBasic.The new rate, which replaces the basic fare, does not allow for carry-on bags, unless a customer is flying on a long-haul flight.Seats together...
Jun 05, 2024
UPDATE: Five tornadoes now confirmed in central Alberta on June 3
UPDATE (June 7) - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is now confirming that five - not two as stated on June 5 - tornadoes touched down in central Alberta on June 3. The updated conclusion w...
Jun 05, 2024
New advisory group to provide input on career education opportunities for students
The Government of Alberta plans to establish a new Dual Credit Review Advisory group to strengthen dual credit programming and ensure kids are getting hands-on learning opportunities in their educatio...
Jun 05, 2024
Alberta government to attend American energy conference and promote the province
Representatives from the Government of Alberta will be travelling to Grand Forks, North Dakota, to promote Alberta's energy sector.Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf and MLA Shane ...
Jun 05, 2024
Ranchers turn to top Alberta court in hopes of blocking Rockies open-pit coal mine
A group of southern Alberta ranchers are turning to the province's top court in a final bid to block applications for coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains.Ron Davis, reeve of the Municipal District...
Jun 05, 2024
English museum to return headdress to Alberta’s Siksika First Nation
An English museum is returning a ceremonial headdress to the First Nation in Alberta that it came from.The Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, England is to return the Buffalo Woman's headdress to...
Jun 05, 2024
Alberta putting money into support for foster families
The Alberta government is providing funding aimed at easing strain on foster families.The province is adjusting various caregiver rates, effective June 1, 2024. Temporary and permanent caregivers have...
Jun 05, 2024