Category Archives: Alberta
Fatal Vehicle - Pedestrian Collision near Standoff
STANDOFF: No charges have been laid but, the investigation continues into a fatal pedestrian collision near Standoff on Saturday night. Just before 7:30 on the evening of January 30th, a man was struc...
Feb 01, 2016
Palliser Regional Schools On Track with Sexuality Draft Policy
ALBERTA – The Board of Trustees for Palliser Regional Schools is following suit with others looking at a Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Policy. School boards across the province have un...
Jan 30, 2016
Southern Alberta Could Help Move Western Canada Away From Coal Dependency
University of Lethbridge Professor and Climate Change researcher Jim Byrne believes Southern Alberta could play a major role in moving Western Canada away from its dependency on coal . Byrne says oppo...
Jan 29, 2016
Semi Blown Over on Highway 3 Near Cowley
COWLEY: The wind was causing problems on southern Alberta highways on Thursday, as Environment Canada was warning of gusts up to 110-kmh. On Highway 3 a semi blew over, blocking both lanes of the road...
Jan 28, 2016
Alberta May Qualify for Federal Cash Injection From Little-known Program
The Liberal government is eyeing a little-known federal program as it searches for ways to help Alberta cope with the financial squeeze of sinking commodity prices. The Alberta government is bracing f...
Jan 28, 2016
AHS Warn of Increased Norovirus Cases In Southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE: Alberta Health Services says there has been an increase of norovirus cases in Southern Alberta. AHS recently sent a letter to schools in the region to create awareness for teachers, parent...
Jan 28, 2016
Prime Minister Trudeau Coming to Alberta Next Week
Premier Rachel Notley will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Edmonton next week. The agenda on February 3rd will cover the economy and what can be done to manage the economic challenges that ...
Jan 28, 2016
Alberta to announce new oil and gas royalty framework on Friday in Calgary
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Rachel Notley will unveil the province’s new oil and gas royalty framework on Friday. The announcement will take place in Calgary, a city that’s seen scores of jo...
Jan 27, 2016
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Most of Carmangay
CARMANGAY – A water boil advisory for the village of Carmangay has been lifted. After two water lines broke on Friday (Jan. 22) and Saturday (Jan. 23), the system had to be shutdown. After repai...
Jan 26, 2016
Graham Abela Named New Police Chief for Town of Taber
LETHBRIDGE: A longtime member of the Taber Police Service is set to take on the position of Police Chief. Doctor Graham Abela has been selected by the Town of Taber and Police Commission, to replace A...
Jan 26, 2016