Category Archives: Alberta

Eight dogs confiscated from Innisfail hotel room; woman charged
RED DEER – Eight dogs have been seized from a hotel room in Innisfail. Innisfail RCMP say they received a complaint of a suspicious female around 11:30 p.m. July 17 at the Blue Bird Motel on 42 ...
Jul 19, 2018

Heat pushes Alberta to summer peak power record
CALGARY - This week's scorching heat pushed electrical demand to a new summer record in Alberta. The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) said the province set a new summer peak record of 11,099 MW...
Jul 19, 2018

Toxic gas leak at Edmonton refinery sends workers to hospital
EDMONTON – A number of people at Suncor’s refinery in Edmonton were sent to hospital after a toxic gas was released at the facility. Suncor spokeswoman Erin Rees says company crews respond...
Jul 19, 2018

Province investing in new clean technology challenge
CALGARY – The provincial government and Emissions Reduction Alberta are encouraging biotechnology, electricity and sustainable transportation innovators to develop new clean-technology projects ...
Jul 18, 2018

Two accused in attack on elderly Taber man remain in custody
TABER - Two Lethbridge residents accused in a violent home invasion last week in Taber remain in custody, as they work to retain legal counsel. Tuesday morning, July 17, 22-year-old Heinrich Froese an...
Jul 17, 2018

Improving access to AISH supports
LETHBRIDGE — New user-friendly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) application forms and guides are hoped to make it easier for Albertans with disabilities to get the supports the...
Jul 16, 2018

Ultra-light helicopter pilot killed in crash near High River
HIGH RIVER, Alta. – Police say the pilot of an ultra-light helicopter is dead after crashing the machine on the shoreline of the Sheep River. RCMP officers from High River and Okotoks were dispa...
Jul 16, 2018

18 years since the Pine Lake tornado
RED DEER — July 14, 2000 is a date that won’t soon be forgotten in Central Alberta. Saturday marks the 18th anniversary of the devastating tornado that ran a destructive path through the 6...
Jul 14, 2018

Severe storms bring rain, high winds and hail to central Alberta
RED DEER — Severe thunderstorms moved through parts of Alberta on Friday bringing, rain, strong winds and hail in many areas. Environment Canada Meteorologist Heather Pimiskern says these storms...
Jul 14, 2018

Health Canada 'concerned' by cannabis companies sponsoring music events
OTTAWA — Health Canada said Friday it’s prepared to crack down on licensed medical marijuana producers who are sponsoring music festivals and other events. The federal department said it...
Jul 13, 2018