Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta Teachers' Association discover impacts of government cuts to education, demand funding be maintained
The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) is taking action to ensure education funding is maintained in the future. Last October, the United Conservative Government cut grants to school districts, despi...
Feb 18, 2020

Alberta Fishing Week runs Feb. 15-22
Alberta Fishing Week is currently running from Feb. 15-22.The week includes Family Fishing Weekend (Feb. 15-17), when Albertans can experience the fun of fishing without a licence.Any public body of w...
Feb 17, 2020

Drumheller RCMP looking for armed robbery suspects
Police in Drumheller are hoping the public will keep an eye out for two suspects who allegedly robbed a local bar on Feb. 13.RCMP say it was at 7 p.m. on Thursday when two masked gunmen entered the Mo...
Feb 17, 2020 photo courtesy RCMP

Medical Association and Alberta Health at a standstill in negotiations
All options are on the table, according to Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro, following failed mediation with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA).The current deal between the two parties expires...
Feb 16, 2020

Historic Pincher Creek hotel destroyed by fire
PINCHER CREEK - The historic and century-old King Edward Hotel in Pincher Creek has been gutted by fire.As of late morning Saturday, fire crews continued to douse the smouldering ruins of the building...
Feb 16, 2020 Pincher Creek hotel fire -- credit to Jody Robertson

AHS reporting 25 deaths due to influenza this season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta Health Services says two more people have died from influenza in the past week.According to the weekly influenza report released on Thursday, the deaths occurred in the Sout...
Feb 15, 2020

Invitation sent to Royal Couple Harry & Meghan to move to Okotoks
OKOTOKS, AB - The Mayor of Okotoks admits that it's a long shot, but it's worth a try.Bill Robertson introduced a motion to town council this week to formally invite the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to ...
Feb 15, 2020 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. (Photo Credit: Hello Magazine)

Lethbridge is Alberta’s first municipality to offer “green burials”
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The area might not look too green right now, but the City of Lethbridge hopes a section of the Royal View Memorial Cemetery will offer a more eco-friendly method of burial.As the city...
Feb 14, 2020 The area where green burials will be offered in Royal View Memorial Cemetery. (Lethbridge News Now)

Former Fort McMurray fire chief facing accusations of sexual harassment
A former Alberta fire chief hailed by many as a hero for his role in battling the massive 2016 wildfire in Fort McMurray has been accused of sexually harassing a female subordinate during previous job...
Feb 13, 2020

RCMP looking for help naming new pups at training facility
The RCMP's Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail is in need of suggestions to name its newest batch of crime fighting pups.The 2020 "Name the Puppy" contest is now accepting submissions from...
Feb 13, 2020 The newest trainees at the RCMP's Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail (Photo: RCMP)