Alberta

St. Albert RCMP release photos of Century Casino robbery suspect

St. Albert RCMP has obtained two more close-up photos of the suspect from the Century Casino robbery that occurred in mid-November.On November 12, the lone male suspect entered the casino, produced a ...

Jan 03, 2024

Alberta government committee asks for input on employee salary disclosure rules

An Alberta government committee is asking Albertans for their input on the rules around salary disclosure.The families and communities standing committee is reviewing the Public Sector Compensation Tr...

Jan 02, 2024

Alberta's Smith remains middle-of-the-pack in premiers' approval ratings

LETHBRIDGE, AB - When it comes to how strongly Canadians approve of their province's premiers, Danielle Smith remains firmly in the middle.The Angus Reid Institute (ARI) has released its quarterly Pre...

Dec 29, 2023

Chief J. Wilton Littlechild of Maskwacis promoted to Companion of The Order of Canada

The Order of Canada announced a slate of new appointees Thursday, and it includes a promotion for one important figure from central Alberta.That is Chief J. Wilton Littlechild, who receives the promot...

Dec 28, 2023

Fentanyl overdoses more than double in Alberta in 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The RCMP is warning of a recent spike in fentanyl overdoses.Between January 1 and November 30, 2023, officials say there was an increase in overdoses involving fentanyl of more than 1...

Dec 27, 2023

Missing Alberta family of three found deceased

Update: Dec. 26 at 4 p.m.RCMP confirmed that a family of three missing since Dec. 23 have been found deceased.On Christmas Day, Parkland RCMP responded to a report that the family was over due to atte...

Dec 26, 2023

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2024

The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, located in Red Deer, has announced its class of 2024.The external committee which selects inductees received 43 applications during the 2023 nomination period, with 12...

Dec 22, 2023

Free admission to national parks for veterans, armed forces members starting in 2024

LETHBRIDGE, AB - People who currently or formerly served in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be able to visit any of the country's national parks for free.The federal government announced that the...

Dec 22, 2023

Mountain pine beetle population in "steep decline" in Alberta

The Alberta government is reporting a significant drop in the provincial mountain pine beetle population since its peak in 2019. At this time, the population has declined by 98 per cent, with Central ...

Dec 22, 2023

Two friends from Olds spread holiday cheer with their Caroling Christmas Truck

A man sat in his walker with his head hanging down outside a senior's lodge. The Christmas season just doesn't feel the same as it once did. Walter Moebis and Clint Jackson pulled up in their Caroling...

Dec 21, 2023