Category Archives: Alberta

EDMONTON – An Alberta legislature panel looking at ways to keep children safe in government care has morphed into a standoff between parties on both sides of the aisle. Leaders of the four oppos...

BARNWELL - On December 9, 2016 Taber/Vauxhall RCMP conducted a search of a residence and seized property obtained by crime, a prohibited weapon and a large quantity of cocaine and methamphetamines of ...

WATERTON LAKES — A busy parks season will likely be even busier next year, as Canada celebrates its 150th birthday. Parks Canada has waived entry fees during 2017 for national parks, national hi...

TABER – A 37-year old Taber woman is facing charges after a theft complaint investigation turns up alleged drug activity. On Monday, December 5th, Taber Police officers were investigating a seri...

CALGARY – Sales of Crown drilling rights in Alberta have fallen to their lowest levels in 39 years. Statistics posted on the Alberta Energy website this week, following the last auction of 2016,...

NOBLEFORD – Community members are coming together to support the Den Boon family, who are struggling after losing their home and most of their possessions to a fire Thursday (Dec. 8). Fire crews...

NOBLEFORD – A mobile home was completely destroyed by fire on a rural property south west of Nobleford Thursday (Dec. 8) afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the 911 call from someone who was...

EDMONTON – It will come as no surprise to many – a government review has found that Albertans pay more than other Canadians for dental visits and procedures. According to results of a dent...

The Conference Board of Canada says it expects Alberta to emerge from one of the worst recessions to ever hit the province next year. However, the independent research organization is forecasting only...

OTTAWA – The length of time it takes for a Canadian to sponsor a spouse or partner for permanent residency is being cut dramatically. Federal Immigration Minister John McCallum says changes bein...