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...
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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...
Report: Alberta’s rising classroom aggression
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Threats and physical violence have become common in Alberta's classrooms, and teachers say they're...
Red Deer RCMP warn public of jewellery scam
Red Deer RCMP would like to make the public aware of a recent increase in gold scams in the area....
Alberta RCMP issue warning in wake of recent fentanyl overdoses
On April 16, 2024, Grande Prairie RCMP received a report from Health Canada regarding a drug that had been seized...
RCMP request public assistance in locating Janine Ellen Bott
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP is still requesting public assistance in locating missing 37-year-old Janine Ellen Bott. Janine was last seen on...
Feds announce billions in military spending
Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Billions in new military spending announced April 8 is intended to protect Canada's...
Unpaid taxes by oil and gas a concern for rural municipalities
Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) conducted a member survey identifying that, as of...
AHS announces temporary weekend closure of Daysland Hospital Emergency Department
Daysland Health Care Centre AHS Communications – The Daysland Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closed through...
Wildfire report reveals 6.6% of Alberta’s forested area burned last year
Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Last year’s wildfire season was certainly historic, but how historic was it and what...
Alberta Municipalities President Tyler Gandam wants parties out of local elections
Qiam Noori, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In response to a recent proposed change to the Municipal Government Act to include...
National corridor grants shun Alberta
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Funding designed to improve the flow of goods and people in Canada has shown...
