Rapid test project tackling Alberta’s syphilis outbreak
Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Provincially, nationally, and globally, there is an ongoing resurgence of syphilis. In Alberta, the...
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AWA responds to Environmental Appeal Board ruling
John Watson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) has expressed opposition to the province’s latest decision regarding...
Drumheller RCMP Execute Search Warrant Related to Drug Trafficking
On April 30, 2024, at approximately 5:00pm, the General Investigation Section (GIS) of the Drumheller RCMP along with Drumheller General...
‘ENVIRONMENTAL TRAGEDY’: First Nations launch $4B lawsuit over Lake Winnipeg
Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Eight First Nations have filed a more than $4 billion lawsuit against three levels...
Wetaskiwin RCMP shares tips to avoid break-ins
Qiam Noori Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wetaskiwin RCMP has shared a series of tips to prevent break and entry in...
Wildfire prevention a ‘shared responsibility’ as dry conditions persist, says Minister Loewen
Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government says it will provide weekly updates on the ongoing wildfire situation,...
Former senior financial advisor charged for misappropriating nearly $5 million from clients
On April 4, 2024, the RCMP’s Provincial Financial Crime Team charged a Calgary resident for fraud-related offences after embezzling millions...
Drayton Valley RCMP arrests two in drug trafficking investigation
Drayton Valley, Alta. - In Feb. 2024, members of the Drayton Valley RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) entered into a...
Lloydminster RCMP execute search warrant in child luring investigation
On April 16, 2024, Lloydminster RCMP executed a search warrant on an address in Lloydminster, stemming from an investigation into...
Better nutrition = better grades?
Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An initiative introduced earlier this month by the federal government will have a positive...
Mysterious figure joins famous Alberta landmark
(L-R) Erin Burns-Wells, Ferrah Burns, and Alysoun Wells all now look after the Elevation rock on Hwy. 43 east of...
Alberta government gives first weekly wildfire update following blaze near Edson
Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The province held its first weekly wildfire update on April 18, just a few...
