Category Archives: Alberta

Company fined for violating Water Act
An Alberta company has pleaded guilty to environmental charges after pumping water from a location not authorized under the province's Water Act. The numbered company, 1686301 Alberta Ltd., operates a...
Jan 05, 2024

Alberta RCMP warning drivers of winter conditions on roadways
The Alberta RCMP are reminding drivers to use caution when hitting the roadways this weekend.Increased snowfall and low temperatures are expected province wide and roadways will be affected.Mounties s...
Jan 05, 2024

Wildfires in Alberta burned 10 times more area in 2023 than the five-year average
Alberta Wildfire says it saw an average number of wildfires last year, but the area burned across the province set a record.The province saw a total of 1,088 wildfires that burned about 22,000 square ...
Jan 05, 2024
National Ribbon Skirt Day: Minister Wilson
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement Thursday on National Ribbon Skirt Day:"Through National Ribbon Skirt Day, we all have the opportunity to celebrate...
Jan 04, 2024

Red Deer police say missing man might be in the Fort Vermilion area
Red Deer RCMP continue to seek public assistance in locating 35-year-old Derek Friesen who was last seen in Red Deer on November 6, 2023.RCMP now believe that Derek may be in the Fort Vermilion area.R...
Jan 04, 2024

Nominations open for Alberta Order of Excellence
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta residents are encouraged to make nominations for community members, leaders and innovators, who they think should receive the province's highest honour. The Order recognizes c...
Jan 04, 2024

Alberta government supporting the Carnivores and Communities Program
Alberta's government says it is supporting farmers, ranchers and landowners by providing five years of funding to help prevent human-wildlife conflicts in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve.Government off...
Jan 03, 2024

Standing Committee invites input as it reviews Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act
Officials with the Alberta government say the Standing Committee on Families and Communities is reviewing the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act.The Act establishes guidelines regarding the p...
Jan 03, 2024

Year In Review: Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Since winning May's provincial election and securing a mandate from Albertans, Premier and Medicine Hat-Brooks MLA Danielle Smith said she has been focusing on her vision for Albert...
Jan 03, 2024

Winter camping available in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - People looking to go outdoors and do some winter camping have a variety of options across Alberta this season.Officials said Alberta's Crown lands provide many options to choose from,...
Jan 03, 2024