Dentist opt-in low for new federal dental care plan
Brenda Sawatzky Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In December 2023, the federal government began rolling out a new publicly funded dental...
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Ongoing Alberta wildfire crews receive help from Mother Nature
New wildland firefighting crews – such as this Fort McMurray FireTack crew to fight ongoing wildfires – are finishing up...
Alberta is investing $57 million to support new hydrogen technologies
Alberta is already Canada’s hydrogen leader, producing and using more hydrogen than anywhere else in the country. The province can...
Morinville RCMP request assistance identifying theft suspects
On April 14, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., a grey 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Alberta licence plate ZVV749 was stolen from a...
Grande Prairie RCMP seeking 37-year-old male for first degree murder charges
On March 14, 2024, the remains of Echer Marcial (34) were found on Range Road 55, near Clairmont, AB. Following...
Works of renowned Indigenous carver Beau Dick to be shown at prestigious New York art fair
Beau Dick's Dzunukwa, c. 2000-2010, will be among the three artworks to feature at New York's upcoming Independent Art Fair.Fazakas...
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...
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,...
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...