Alberta town introduces innovative safe exchange zone
In an effort to enhance public safety and provide a secure location for community members to conduct in-person transactions, High...
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HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ returns to Alberta
Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Season two of the HBO mega-hit The Last of Us will be filming in...
Dallas Arcand warns: Communities Must Be More Aware Of Online Fraud
Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dallas Arcand, the patriarch of the Arcand family performers, has a warning for Indigenous...
Red Deer RCMP warn public of texting scam
Red Deer RCMP are warning about a new text message scam involving speeding violation tickets. Red Deer RCMP, along with...
Anonymous Crime Stoppers tips lead to drug bust
In January 2024, Devon RCMP received several Crime Stoppers tips with regards to a drug and tobacco trafficking operation in...
Three men suspected of stealing items from Canadian Tire stores in Wetaskiwin
Qiam Noori, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wetaskiwin RCMP is seeking public assistance to track down a trio of suspects believed...
Province investing more in women’s shelters
Steffanie Costigan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government is providing an additional $10 million over four years to increase...
Federal, provincial parties on municipal ballots?
Dave Lueneberg, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Although they could be perceived as a trial balloon by Alberta’s UCP government, Premier...
AHS advises public to take precautions to prevent medication poisonings
It’s Poison Prevention Week (March 17-23), and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to keep kids safe and prevent...
Application Deadline Approaching For Canada Dental Benefit
Dean LaBerge, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As most parents know, younger children and youth aren't well known for their diligence...
Mom overcomes grief by writing children’s book
Steffanie Costigan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Lethbridge author is sharing her experience of a devastating loss and how she...
Hanna council hears ten per cent water reduction may ease drought
Stu Salkeld Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hanna town council heard the provincial government is not only warning strongly about the...
