Category Archives: Alberta
Waterton RCMP seek owner of unique wedding band set
WATERTON – The RCMP want to return a unique, gold and diamond wedding ring set to the proper owner. On June 25, 2017 on an unrelated investigation, a wedding band and engagement ring were recove...
Jun 27, 2017
23 dogs being returned to owner after more than 100 seized from Vulcan County property
MILO – A Vulcan County man is facing two charges from the Alberta SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) after hundreds of animals were taken from his property. On April 24, the...
Jun 27, 2017
KBE wants more done after AHS firings
BLOOD RESERVE — The Kainai Board of Education is not backing off a list of demands, even after the dismissal of two Alberta Health Services employees. In a news release Tuesday, June 27 KBE said...
Jun 27, 2017
Snapchat map update raising privacy concerns
MEDICINE HAT — With over 160 million users every day, Snapchat is one of the most popular mobile apps in the world. However, a recent update from the company has sparked debate about privacy on ...
Jun 27, 2017
Two AHS employees terminated over racial slur
LETHBRIDGE – Alberta Health Services has confirmed that two staff members have been fired in relation to a racial slur directed at a Kainai Board of Education (KBE) employee. Last Thursday (June...
Jun 26, 2017
Open house to discuss planning study for Highway 3 twinning
TABER – There are ambitious ideas for southern Alberta’s Crowsnest Highway. But it will be years before they’re realized. The province intends to convert Highway 3 to a freeway that ...
Jun 26, 2017
Third Pride flag to be raised in Taber after second flag burned
UPDATE 9:30 a.m.: Taber chief of police Graham Abela released this statement Monday morning: “This act of arson is a public safety concern, and is not taken lightly by the Taber Police. This typ...
Jun 26, 2017
Albertans asked for input on whether to ditch daylight time
CALGARY – Members of the Alberta legislature are turning to the public for input on whether the province should ditch daylight time. It was proposed by an Edmonton MLA and if passed would requir...
Jun 23, 2017
Kainai Nation protesting Alberta Health Services over discriminatory comment
BLOOD TRIBE – “This is one battle I’m going to fight for the rest of my life.” Ramona Big Head, Tatsikiisaapo’p middle school principal, made that comment to media on Thu...
Jun 22, 2017
Province launches solar rebates - but, can average Albertan afford installation?
EDMONTON – The province chose the first day of summer to shine a light on its new solar panel rebate program. Wednesday’s announcement outlined a plan to offer homeowners 30 per cent off s...
Jun 21, 2017