Category Archives: Alberta

Former Hockey Coach Graham James Granted Full Parole
LAVAL, Que. - A decision to grant convicted sex offender Graham James full parole sparked outrage Thursday from some of the players he abused when he was a junior hockey coach. James, 64, is serving a...
Sep 15, 2016

Growing list of solar projects in the wings as Alberta moves to replace coal
CALGARY – Solar power projects that could jolt Alberta’s electricity grid with the addition of hundreds of megawatts of renewable power are being lined up in anticipation of incentives fro...
Sep 15, 2016

“Grow-Op” Agricultural Opportunity for Milk River
MILK RIVER – The sleepy town of Milk River could eventually be home to a new economic opportunity, thanks to a proposed medical marijuana grow operation. On Monday, (Sept. 12) approximately 80 M...
Sep 15, 2016

Fish and Wildlife Urge Bear Safety as Bruins Prepare for Hibernation
ALBERTA – Those living anywhere near the mountains, including those in town, need to make a point of keeping their yards as clean as possible this time of year. John Clarke, District Officer for...
Sep 14, 2016

Alberta's NDP Government sets 5,000-megawatt Renewable Power Target
CA;GARY – Alberta will offer financial aid to renewable power projects worth $10.5 billion to achieve its goal of having 30 per cent of its power come from renewable sources by 2030, Environment...
Sep 14, 2016

Blood Tribe Police Checkstop results in over 100 charges
STANDOFF – A team effort checkstop on the Blood Indian Reserve last Friday (Sept 9th) resulted in a long list of infractions. The purpose of the operation was to enforce all the traffic statutes...
Sep 14, 2016

First for Alberta - Cameras allowed in court room to broadcast 2nd degree Murder Verdict
EDMONTON – A judge will allow a news camera to broadcast his verdict Thursday in the murder trial of a man accused of killing two Alberta seniors. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Denny Thom...
Sep 14, 2016

Contaminated water advisory lifted for Milk River at Writing-on-Stone Park
WRITING-ON-STONE PARK – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the contaminated water advisory that was issued for Milk River at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park on July 22, 2016. Water testin...
Sep 13, 2016

RCMP Investigating Armed Robbery in Shaughnessy
PICTURE BUTTE – An armed robbery that occurred Monday night is under investigation by Picture Butte RCMP. Police say a man entered the Tickety-Boo convenience store in Shaughnessy around 8 P.M.,...
Sep 13, 2016

Alberta NDP Cabinet passes regulation for $15 Minimum Wage by 2018
EDMONTON – It’s now official Alberta’s new minimum wage will be 15-dollars an hour by the fall of 2018. Premier Rachel Notley’s cabinet has put the new minimum wage levels on t...
Sep 13, 2016