Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta called out for lack of red tape reduction
ALBERTA – The provincial government is being scolded for what is described as a lack of effort in reducing red tape. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business gives Alberta an F grade on i...
Jan 24, 2017
Trump to sign order advancing Keystone XL construction
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is expected to take executive action Tuesday to advance construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines. That’s according to a person wi...
Jan 24, 2017
Phase 1 of Noble Central modernization complete
NOBLEFORD – Greg Rollingson's pride shines through as he takes a visitor on a tour of renovations to date at Noble Central School. The principal knows, however, it's people and not four walls th...
Jan 23, 2017
Judge rules Calgary mother criminally negligent in son's death
CALGARY – A Calgary woman who treated her son with holistic remedies before he died of a strep infection has been found guilty of criminal negligence causing death. But the judge issued a judici...
Jan 23, 2017
Pedestrian collision leaves one man in critical condition
COALDALE – A Taber man is in critical condition following a pedestrian collision on Highway 3 Friday (Jan. 20) night. Around 7:40 p.m., Coaldale RCMP and Lethbridge Fire/EMS were dispatched to t...
Jan 20, 2017
Okotoks, Turner Valley and Vulcan RCMP ask for info on wanted man
OKOTOKS – RCMP need public help to locate a man wanted on charges from three Southern Alberta detachments. Cole Stuart Mclean, aged 28, is wanted on numerous charges including Dangerous operatio...
Jan 20, 2017
Alberta expands Castle area parks, phasing out off-highway vehicles
PINCHER CREEK – It was a mixture of applause and disgruntled boo’s at a provincial government announcement in Pincher Creek Friday (Jan. 20) morning. Premier Rachel Notley was joined by Mi...
Jan 20, 2017
Town of Taber fills vacant CAO position
TABER – Taber town council has announced a new chief administrative officer. Cory Armfelt will take over the duties of the position on Jan. 31. The position had been formally vacant since Septem...
Jan 19, 2017
Fire destroys Medicine Hat Monster Truck business
MEDICINE HAT – A local family is heartbroken after their business went up in flames Wednesday morning. The Cypress County Fire Department responded to a fire at the Sheer Insanity Monster Truck ...
Jan 19, 2017
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley creates children's ministry
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has taken responsibility for child welfare away from what was the Human Services Ministry by creating a stand-alone department. Danielle Larivee is now t...
Jan 19, 2017