Alberta

Senior reported missing in Pincher Creek, RCMP asking for assistance

Pincher Creek RCMP says William (Bill) Skelly was reported missing on Wednesday, June 26th.The 86-year-old had not been heard from since Monday, June 24th.Skelly reportedly left on Monday to go to Oka...

Jun 27, 2019 Bill Skelly -- Photo provided by RCMP

UCP planning return of Senator elections by 2021

EDMONTON -- Alberta's United Conservative government plans to bring back elections for would-be senators and hold a vote in a little more than two years. Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer has introduce...

Jun 27, 2019 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer (R) - Schweitzer Facebook

Livestock industry holding breath over China meat ban

OTTAWA -- China's sudden ban on Canadian beef and pork imports will create a huge financial loss for the sector that counts the Asian country among its top five international markets.Chris White, pres...

Jun 27, 2019 Cattle in field - The Canadian Press

Severe thunderstorm warnings / watches in effect for southwest Alberta

Environment Canada says residents of several communities in the southwestern corner of the province can look out for severe thunderstorms.A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Pincher Creek a...

Jun 26, 2019 Weather alerts across Alberta for Wednesday afternoon, June 26th, 2019. (Supplied by Environment Canada)

Alberta youth minimum wage goes into effect Wednesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Effective June 26th, 2019, the minimum wage for students under 18 is $13/hour.Titled the "job creation student wage", the Government of Alberta says this applies to youth working no m...

Jun 26, 2019 The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. (Lethbridge News Now)

$70,000 in fines ordered after Crownest Pass motocross race impacted endangered fish

In August 2014, Fisheries and Oceans Canada says 100 riders crossed Racehorse Creek during an organized motocross event in the Crowsnest Pass.They report that serious harm was caused to numerous wests...

Jun 26, 2019 Gavel and hand. (Lethbridge News Now)

Fossil of Jurassic World's "sea monster" found south of Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - When crews with the Enchanted Mine were looking for ammonite on June 12th, they found something entirely different, the fossil of a Mosasaur.When they made the discovery, they immedia...

Jun 25, 2019 Mosasaur fossil found south of Lethbridge in June 2019 (Supplied by Royal Tyrrell Museum)

101 Mexican firefighters arrive in Alberta to combat wildfires

As significant wildfires continue to ravage northern Alberta, Mexico looks to do its part to help out.Both firefighters and support staff have flown in from Jalisco, Mexico to help with fire fighting ...

Jun 25, 2019 Firefighers from Jalisco, Mexico arrive in Alberta to combat wildfires. (Supplied by Alberta Wildfire)

Minister's Youth Council recruiting Albertan teens

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government is looking for 32 students from across Alberta to join their Youth Council.Students between the ages of 14-19 will be part of the Council for 10 months durin...

Jun 24, 2019 The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. (Lethbridge News Now)

On first day of summer, Banff & Jasper get 25 cm of snow

BANFF, AB - The Weather Network is reporting that higher terrain near Banff and Jasper received up to 25 cm of snow Friday morning with as much as another 10 cm expected before the weather system ends...

Jun 21, 2019 Snow accumulation in the Columbia Icefiends in Jasper National Park. (Supplied by Brandon Houck on Twitter)