Alberta hires oil insider to help implement climate policy
Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A career oil and gas insider will soon be shaping climate policy in Alberta’s...
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New provincial committee to review government spending in every department, Premier says
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government is creating a productivity review cabinet committee that will assess spending...
Camrose Police Report Aug 12 – 15
August 15, 2024 Theft of Bicycle A residence reported his daughters’ bike had been stolen from the swimming pool. The...
Innisfail RCMP and Fire departments rescue suspect from drowning
On the evening of Aug. 15, 2024, Innisfail RCMP were called to the Dodds Lake area of Innisfail where a...
RCMP alerts public to potentially harmful QR codes
Red Deer RCMP would like to alert residents to possible scams involving Quick Response (QR) codes. QR codes are small...
Hardisty man charged with possession of stolen property
On July 22, 2024, Killam RCMP responded to a report of a truck on fire outside of the town of...
RCMP in Southern Alberta warn of yet another Grandparent Scam
Redcliff and Bow Island RCMP have received several reports of attempted grandparent scams in the community. The suspects are claiming...
Alberta helping Ukrainian evacuees become truck drivers
To strengthen supply chains, Alberta’s government is allowing qualified Ukrainian evacuees to take accelerated training to obtain their Alberta Class...
Working to make Alberta a lithium leader
$5 million through the industry-funded TIER program will expand technology that turns wastewater from oil and gas into minerals used...
St. Albert RCMP investigate collision at Car Show that injured two pedestrians and killed dog
On Aug. 8, 2024 at approximately 6:30 p.m, St. Albert RCMP were called to a collision that had occurred at...
ASET aiming to help engineering technologists find appropriate employment in Alberta
John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A recent survey conducted by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of...
Report shows Alberta tax revenue from renewables up 92 per cent
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wind and solar projects will generate $54 million in tax revenue for Alberta municipalities...
