Feds announce ambitious plan to build 250K homes on public lands
Michelle Dorey Forestell Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Canada is opening up its portfolio of properties to provide...
Month: April 2024
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...
Alberta’s emissions reduction plan fails to make progress in first year: report
Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Since Alberta introduced its Emissions Reduction and Energy Development plan last April, the provincial...
Wildfire prevention a ‘shared responsibility’ as dry conditions persist
Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government says it will provide weekly updates on the ongoing wildfire situation,...
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RCMP respond to rural break-in with armed suspects near Vilna
On April 22, 2024, at 5:05 p.m., Smoky Lake RCMP received a report of a break-in in progress on township...
Alberta government gives first weekly wildfire update
Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The province held its first weekly wildfire update on April 18, just a few...
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...
Five charged in fraud scheme which included offenses in Vegreville
RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU), in partnership with Raymond RCMP and the Western Canada Lottery Corporation,...
Lloydminster RCMP charge male with attempted murder
On April 14, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP received multiple 911 calls for a disturbance at a apartment...