Category Archives: Alberta
Canola Council of Canada working “very diligently” to resolve China trade dispute
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Relations between Canada and China continue to be strained due to a trade dispute focused on the canola industry. Last month, China cancelled its export license from two major Canadia...
Apr 12, 2019 The trade dispute over canola exports is impacting workers in Lethbridge
PetroLMI report predicts 12,500 direct oil and gas sector job losses this year
CALGARY – A new report says direct employment in Canada’s oil and gas sector is expected to fall by more than 12,000 jobs this year. PetroLMI says the workforce is forecast to drop to abou...
Apr 08, 2019
Kenney pledges to put 'Turn off the Taps' law into effect
MEDICINE HAT – United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says if he were Alberta’s next premier he would bring in a law to turn off the oil taps to British Columbia and wouldn’t be afr...
Apr 08, 2019
Palliser Schools bring in expert to guide teachers and parents on digital world intricacies
LETHBRIDGE –– Today's students are immersed in technology from an early age, but that doesn't mean all of them know how to use it safely, or appropriately. That's why Palliser Regional Sch...
Apr 07, 2019
‘Thank you for your love’: Memorial held one year after Humboldt Broncos collision
HUMBOLDT, SASK. — We will stand with you, we will stand behind you, we will stand wherever you need us to stand. That was the message to those affected by the tragedy that occurred one year ago ...
Apr 06, 2019
One year later: Memorial service for those killed in Humboldt Broncos crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - A memorial service being held today to mark one year since the Humboldt Broncos tragedy will include a moment of silence at 4:50 p.m. - the exact time of the deadly crash. Sixteen pe...
Apr 06, 2019
Notley and Kenney swap attacks on trust in Alberta election leaders debate
EDMONTON - United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney and NDP Leader Rachel Notley came in elbows high in Alberta’s election leadership debate, each castigating the other of failing fundamental tes...
Apr 05, 2019
RCMP looking for man accused of pointing a gun at passing vehicle near Wrentham
WRENTHAM, AB - The Raymond/Magrath RCMP are looking for the public's help to find a man accused of pointing a gun at the driver of a vehicle. On Mar. 30, police responded to a complaint of a firearm b...
Apr 04, 2019
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints repeal ban on baptisms for children of gay parents
SALT LAKE CITY - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday repealed rules banning baptisms for children of gay parents and making gay marriage a sin eligible for expulsion - marking ...
Apr 04, 2019
Alberta's UCP would create Indigenous crown corporation, help investments
EDMONTON – United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says an Alberta government led by him would help Indigenous communities invest in resource projects. He says a UCP government would consult wit...
Apr 03, 2019