Category Archives: Alberta

Province Invests to Update Study on the Twinning of Highway 3
ALBERTA – The province has committed almost $10,000 to update the cost-benefit study for the twinning of Highway 3. The money will go to the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association to update ...
Jun 16, 2016

Alberta Orders Review Of Response To Fort McMurray Wildfire
Edmonton: Alberta has ordered a review into how it responded to the huge wildfire known as “The Beast” that destroyed parts of the Fort McMurray region and forced close to 90,000 people fr...
Jun 16, 2016

Alberta Education Announces 6-Year Phase-In of Up-Dated Curriculum
LETHBRIDGE: Alberta is embarking on an upgrade of provincial education curriculum and will target six subjects over the span of six years, with a phased roll-out. The subjects include Arts; Language A...
Jun 15, 2016

Suncor Energy Working on Western Canada Fuel Shortages
EDMONTON: Suncor Energy says its Edmonton refinery is working to restock Petro-Canada stations after fuel shortages across Western Canada. A company spokeswoman said it will be a matter of days before...
Jun 15, 2016

Family of slain hostage says it backs Canada's policy not to pay ransom
OTTAWA: Relatives of a Canadian man whose expansive, romantic life was cut short by terrorists in the Philippines say despite the tragic end to his story, they agree with Canada’s policy of not ...
Jun 15, 2016

Calgary Company Embarks on Medical Rescue Mission to Antarctic Station
CALGARY: Two Twin Otter planes from Calgary-based Kenn Borek Air are on their way to the South Pole to carry out a medical evacuation. One will stay at the British station Rothera for search and rescu...
Jun 15, 2016

June is Stroke Awareness Month; Important For Earlier Treatment
ALBERTA – Around 7000 Albertans suffer from strokes every year, but you could be the key to getting them the treatment they need. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is sending out canvass...
Jun 13, 2016

Three Bin Waste Carts Pegged A Success By Taber Public Works
TABER – The Town of Taber’s three bin waste management disposal system has been well received, according to town officials. Since March 2016, residents have been able to use colour-coded r...
Jun 13, 2016

Waterton Hikers Need to Use Shuttle Service to Access Hiking Trails in the Park
WATERTON LAKES: Parks Canada will be introducing a complimentary shuttle service for hikers in Waterton Lakes National Park thsi week. From June 16th until September 18th, 2016, Parks Canada will be p...
Jun 13, 2016

Startling Drowning Figures from Red Cross
LETHBRIDGE: Earlier this week the Lethbridge Fire department issued words of caution for those who float down the Old Man River. Some of the key words included life jackets. As summer holidays are not...
Jun 10, 2016