Category Archives: Alberta
Defence argues reasonable doubt in “child removal” trial
CRANBROOK, B.C. – The defence for one of three people charged with removing a child from Canada for sexual purposes says there is reasonable doubt regarding the intentions of the accused. Lawyer...
Dec 07, 2016
Officials 'optimistic' worst is over but, more cattle quarantined in Bovine TB case
OTTAWA – The quarantine of cattle in a western Canada bovine tuberculosis outbreak continues to grow, even as no new confirmed cases of the disease have been found. Officials say, however, they ...
Dec 07, 2016
More rules take effect for payday lenders
ALBERTA – The Alberta government has taken the next step in protecting customers of payday lenders. Under the latest portion to be implemented, of an act passed in the spring, payday lenders mus...
Dec 07, 2016
Power usage surges during cold spell
Electricity demand soared to unprecedented heights in Alberta on Monday thanks to the start of the cold snap in the region. The Alberta Electric System Operator says despite the surge in demand there ...
Dec 07, 2016
Province introduces new supports for students and teachers with math
ALBERTA – As part of the Future Ready initiative, the government is taking steps to help students achieve better marks in math and assist teachers in mathematical instruction. Starting in 2018, ...
Dec 06, 2016
Toxic opioid carfentanil linked to 15 deaths in Alberta
EDMONTON – The RCMP have already warned that 20 micrograms (less than a grain of salt) of the opioid carfentanil can be fatal. Now, Alberta Health officials confirm the drug is responsible for 1...
Dec 05, 2016
Two killed in rollover on Blood Reserve
STANDOFF – Blood Tribe Police are looking for witnesses as they investigate a single vehicle rollover, in which two people were killed over the weekend. Around 4:35 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 3), po...
Dec 05, 2016
A Conversation On Capacity With Don MacIntyre
The recent announcements made by the NDP that Alberta will transition from full deregulation to a capacity market has many energy experts speaking out, including Wildrose Official Opposition Electrici...
Dec 05, 2016
Mother Nature fires initial volley of winter weather and claims a life
LETHBRIDGE – In spite of the 'days-old' forecast and the Environment Canada snowfall warning the night before, many Southern Albertans were still surprised when the cold and white 'stuff' hit on...
Dec 04, 2016
Rally Against Provincial Carbon Tax Draws Large Crowd
EDMONTON – More than a thousand people gathered in front of the Alberta legislature on Saturday (Dec. 3) to voice their opinions and protest the NDP's proposed carbon tax. The crowd chanted R...
Dec 04, 2016