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Trans Mountain Corp. fined for 2020 death of pipeline expansion worker

Trans Mountain Corp. fined for 2020 death of pipeline expansion worker

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator has issued financial penalties against Trans Mountain Corp. related to the 2020 death of a worker.
St. Albert RCMP Drug Unit seize drugs, cash, and a car in bust

St. Albert RCMP Drug Unit seize drugs, cash, and a car in bust

The bust was the result of an investigation into methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking in the summer of 2022 by the St. Albert RCMP Drug Unit and ALERT Edmonton.
Coordinated effort leads police to seize weapons and drugs in Olds

Coordinated effort leads police to seize weapons and drugs in Olds

Repeat offender faces 19 charges following two-month, multi-jurisdiction investigation involving Sundre RCMP and Olds RCMP
Off-duty peace officer pulls man away from burning home in frigid temps

Off-duty peace officer pulls man away from burning home in frigid temps

Lac La Biche County emergency responders face fire and freezing temperatures
UCP re-indexing benefits for vulnerable Albertans and sending more money to food banks

UCP re-indexing benefits for vulnerable Albertans and sending more money to food banks

Nixon said the re-indexing of these benefits would mean a six per cent boost in monthly income supports for these vulnerable Albertans starting in the next month.
RCMP seek missing Fort McMurray woman

RCMP seek missing Fort McMurray woman

Police say Briana Janvier missing since December 4
Cochrane couple out $3,000 after technology glitch

Cochrane couple out $3,000 after technology glitch

A Cochrane couple got a rude awakening when they discovered to their dismay that an online billing device they used to sell their artwork at a Bragg Creek market in November wasn’t actually collecting payments.
Four Airdrie teens recognized for selfless act with Queen's Diamond Jubilee Awards

Four Airdrie teens recognized for selfless act with Queen's Diamond Jubilee Awards

“Quite often, these things are given out to someone with a lifetime of service in various volunteer capacities,” Richards said. “But I think it’s also important we include young people who have done outstanding things as well to encourage them and other young people to give service to their community as well. It’s important to recognize outstanding acts like this.”
Calgary confirmed as Alberta’s nominee to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Calgary confirmed as Alberta’s nominee to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Calgary/Tsuut’ina Nation have announced their intention to present a bid to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). A press release issued Dec. 1 stated the Indigenous Sport Council Alberta (ISCA) is in full support.
Avian influenza detected on Mountain View County farm prompts new control zone

Avian influenza detected on Mountain View County farm prompts new control zone

Of the 162 birds at the Mountain View County site where avian influenza was detected, 156 were infected and died while the six others were killed and also disposed of
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