Study could benefit canola growers
Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Research led by the University of Guelph could help increase canola production across Canada....
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Alberta government seeking rightful owners of combined $154 million in unclaimed money and property
Alberta’s unclaimed property registry holds money that is lost, abandoned or forgotten. The registry currently contains millions in cash, cheques,...
Rental rates in Canada grew seven per cent year-over-year
Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canadian renters can breathe a sigh of relief, though only a shallow breath. According...
Winfield Community Health Centre closes
Amanda Jeffery, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite a petition with more than 1,800 signatures from area residents, Alberta Health Services...
Calgary woman charged after dog dies in hot car
“It boggles my mind that we continue to receive calls for service related to animals left in hot vehicles" Calgary...
RCMP bust child exploitation ring and warn of others
Brenda Sawatzky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On July 9, RCMP informed the public of a series of arrests made in...
Red Deer RCMP make arrests following the execution of search warrant
On July 3, 2024, officers from Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT), with assistance from Red Deer RCMP General...
Pronghorn migration aided by volunteers
Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pronghorns are a staple of southern Alberta, yet the animal faces significant migration challenges...
Grizzly bears back in crosshairs as Alberta lifts hunting ban in select cases
Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s government is allowing targeted hunts on “problem” grizzly bears after a nearly 20-year...
Wetaskiwin RCMP charge male with armed robbery
On July 8, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery which...
Wetaskiwin RCMP investigate drowning
On July 2, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP were advised of a drowning that occurred earlier in the day...
Didsbury RCMP investigate grandparent scam
Didsbury RCMP are investigating after a Didsbury senior was defrauded out of thousands of dollars. On June 13, 2024, Didsbury RCMP received a report...
