Category Archives: Alberta
Sylvan Lake doctor arrested for trying to arrange sex with child
EDMONTON –– A well-known family physician from Sylvan Lake stands accused of trying to arrange sex with a young girl. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says Dr. Fred Janke ...
Jun 30, 2018
Refugee claimants can now apply for driver's licences in Alberta
CALGARY — The provincial government is allowing refugee claimants to apply for driver's licences. Refugee claimants can now apply and test for a licence that will last one year while they wait f...
Jun 30, 2018
Province announces $4.3 million to fund child intervention and suicide prevention programs
LETHBRIDGE – Children’s Services Minister Danielle Larivee has announced a multi-million dollar, 39-point plan aimed mainly at protecting indigenous children, dealing with racism and reduc...
Jun 28, 2018
New funding agreements announced to give Albertans better access to jobs and training
EDMONTON – Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Patty Hajdu and Provincial Minister of Labour Christina Gray announced on Wednesday, June 27, that the governments of ...
Jun 27, 2018
*WARNING*- Vulgar Language* -Indigenous actor describes alleged racist incident at Red Deer restaurant
RED DEER – "I hate you, Canada, for teaching people to treat me this way." An Indigenous actor shared these comments on social media soon after he says he was on the receiving end of a racist ti...
Jun 26, 2018
STARS looking to the future with the release of long-term fleet plan
CALGARY – STARS air ambulance is unveiling its fleet renewal plan that will result in a streamlined, unified stable of life-saving helicopters. STARS president and CEO Andrea Robertson says part...
Jun 25, 2018
Elementary school student diagnosed with diphtheria in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT – An elementary school student in Medicine Hat, Alta., has been diagnosed with a rare, potentially fatal bacterial disease called diphtheria. Health officials say the Elm Street Sch...
Jun 25, 2018
Applause in Okotoks courtroom as charges dropped against man in rural shooting
OKOTOKS, Alta. - A courtroom erupted in cheers and applause Friday as all charges were dropped against a man accused of firing shots at suspected thieves on his rural property in southern Alberta. The...
Jun 22, 2018
Trudeau says Pot to be legal Oct. 17
OTTAWA – Canadians will be able to legally purchase and consume recreational marijuana as of Oct. 17 - one month later than expected. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the date Wednesday d...
Jun 20, 2018
Unfair beer markup: Judge orders Alberta to pay out-of-province breweries $2M
CALGARY - A judge has ruled the Alberta government’s markup on craft beer is unconstitutional and has awarded two breweries in Ontario and Saskatchewan more than $2 million. Court of Queen’...
Jun 20, 2018