Category Archives: Alberta

Province to Review Grazing Leases
LETHBRIDGE: The province is looking into the results of an independent report that says Alberta could bring in an extra $45-million in annual revenue, if it changes how it handles grazing leases. As i...
Jan 25, 2016

2016 Census of Agriculture is on the horizon
EDMONTON: All Canadian farm operators will receive a letter at the beginning of May 2016 with instructions on how to complete the questionnaire online. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada promises the ne...
Jan 25, 2016

Campsite Reservations Begin in Time for May Long Weekend Planning
ALBERTA – Alberta Parks online campsite bookings will begin again Monday, February 22nd. Regular campsite bookings are 90 days in advance, so you can start reserving sites for your May long week...
Jan 23, 2016

Albertans to Get Involved with Provincial Legislation Review
ALBERTA – Several Acts will be looked at during a provincial legislation review, and Albertans have the chance to have their say in it. The review will tackle several issues. Specifically, it...
Jan 23, 2016

Boil Water Order for Village of Carmangay
CARMANGAY – A boil water order is in effect for the Village of Carmangay. A water line broke so the whole system had to be shut down for the village. The repairs have been completed, but the wat...
Jan 22, 2016

Phillips: Majority of Lethbridge, Province Wants Safe and Inclusive Schools
LETHBRIDGE: Guidelines from the Province are recommendations, not requirements, as School Districts across Alberta develop Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity policies. Lethbridge West MLA Shannon ...
Jan 22, 2016

Driver Fined $25K for Overweight Load On Oldman Bridge
The Alberta Commerical Vehicle Enforcement has issued a $25,000 fine to a driver who carried an overweight load over the Oldman Bridge on Highway 22. The CVE was partnering with Alberta Transportation...
Jan 21, 2016

Temporary Inconvenience for $100 Million in Waterton Upgrades
WATERTON LAKES PARK: An unprecedented federal financial investment in the National Parks system, will see almost $100 Million tagged for upgrades and redevelopment Waterton Lakes Parks over the next f...
Jan 18, 2016

Collision Claims Life in Crowsnest Pass
BLAIRMORE: A fatal collision is under investigation in the Crowsnest Pass. The collision occurred around 5:00 Thursday (January 14th) afternoon. An eastbound pick-up truck collided with a west bound s...
Jan 18, 2016

Influenza Cases Rising in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE – Alberta Health Services are now seeing an increase in the number of influenza cases in the province. In the last week alone, there has been a jump in hospitalization cases from 30 t...
Jan 18, 2016