87-year-old driver dies in collision in Wetaskiwin County
On June 25, 2024, at approximately 2:14 p.m., Breton RCMP received a report of a serious collision involving a Dodge...
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Lloydminster RCMP request assistance locating dangerous wanted person
UPDATE - June 26, 8:44 pm - Lloydminster RCMP report that wanted male, Jordan Keenan-Quewezance, has been arrested and is...
Canada reaches deadline to respond to UN over controversial telescope
Matteo Cimellaro, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A UN committee has called on the Canadian government to properly consult Native Hawaiians...
Harassment of elected municipal officials worsening; contributing to resignations, wasted costs
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Worsening harassment of municipal officials is contributing to councillor resignations and pushing good candidates...
Ponoka RCMP investigate armed robbery
On June 15, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m. Ponoka RCMP responded to an Armed Robbery at the Liquor HQ in...
Lloydminster RCMP searching for suspect after 2 arrested
On June 11, 2024, at approximately 7:06 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP received reports of a home invasion within the community. Upon...
Maskwacis RCMP make arrests in firearms busts, suspect still wanted by police
RCMP are providing more information into the June 10, 2024, incident in which the Maskwacis RCMP responded to a report of a shooting...
County of Stettler council hears local doctor situation is ‘critical’
Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stettler county council heard a presentation describing the lack of doctors in the community...
Catastrophic flooding in Montana gifts water to Alberta
Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A crack, a bang and a burst. Thousands of litres of water flowed freely...
Boost to rural Alberta housing options lost in Bill 20 noise, says minister
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Concerns about perceived overreach are obscuring Bill 20 provisions that address a shortage of...
Tweaks still possible to controversial legislation affecting Alberta municipalities, minister says
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The door remains open for Aberta municipalities to influence the province as it implements...
Controversial ‘energy war room’ shut down: money and mandate to go elsewhere
Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government has dissolved the Canadian Energy Centre, also known as the “energy...
