Category Archives: Alberta
Judge rules murder trial in case of missing Alberta couple will go ahead
EDMONTON - A judge has ruled that a trial will go ahead for a man charged with murder after the mysterious disappearance of two Alberta seniors. Lawyers for Travis Vader had argued that the case shoul...
Jan 26, 2016
Carmangay Boil Water Notice Extended
CARMANGAY: The boil water notice for the Village of Carmangay has been extended. The Village initially issued an advisory Friday after a water line broke and the entire system needed to be shut down. ...
Jan 25, 2016
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