Former Stettler mayor named new Chief Justice
A new Chief Justice has been named for the Alberta Court of Justice, with former Stettler town mayor and council member taking the helm.
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes investigate Brooks homicide
On July 23, 2023, at 5:20 p.m., Brooks RCMP responded to a report of an assault in an apartment complex located in Brooks.
Drumheller General Investigation Services assist in extortion investigation
Drumheller General Investigation Service (GIS) assisted Halton Regional Police Service with executing a search warrant and laying charges in relation to an online extortion investigation.
Special Areas Region Designated Under Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Communities and employers in the Special Areas region now have a new tool to help attract newcomers to this rural area.
Strong and free: Celebrating Alberta Day 2023
Albertans are invited to celebrate everything Alberta is and has to offer at the 2nd annual Alberta Day celebrations.
Air Ambulance Services resume at Oyen Airport
Air ambulance services during dark hours have been restored at the Oyen airport after a service disruption earlier this year. The Special Areas Board, the Town of Oyen, and the MD of Acadia…
Learn how to support others during and after disaster
Albertans looking to learn more about social and emotional disaster response and recovery — including how to provide practical support to individuals experiencing distress and identify common stress reactions…
Investing in Alberta’s wetlands and watersheds
Watersheds are areas of land that drain rainfall and snowmelt into steams, rivers and lakes which, in turn, help support healthy communities and ecosystems.
Changes to lab service delivery in Alberta
To improve lab testing and reduce wait times for Albertans, Alberta Precision Laboratories will now deliver community lab services across the province.
Viva Vitality: A Healthy Relationship with Food
A healthy relationship with food is a perspective on eating that includes physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual health around eating.
Alberta RCMP issue more than 2,300 tickets enforcing traffic safety over the long weekend
Over the Heritage Day long weekend, Alberta RCMP conducted traffic safety enforcement across the province. Between Aug. 4 and Aug. 7, 2023, Alberta RCMP issued a total of 2,317 traffic tickets.
Tips from Alberta RCMP to reduce vehicle thefts this summer
Summers in Alberta are often a busy time, with everyone out and about enjoying the warm weather. With everyone spending more time outdoors, this can also lead to an increase in theft of, and from, vehicles.
Improving delivery of mental health and addiction services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working to consolidate all mental health and addiction services under the organization’s Provincial Addiction and Mental Health portfolio…
Faces of Wellness program seeks Albertans who inspire wellness
Alberta Blue Cross® is looking to recognize Albertans who are champions for wellness in their communities through its annual Faces of Wellness Program.
Consort RCMP charge female with drug and weapon related offences
On July 28, 2023, at 4 p.m., due to an ongoing drug investigation, Consort and Coronation RCMP conducted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on a residence in the Village of Consort.
Viva Vitality: Create a Family Media Plan
How much time do you and your family spend online or in front of screens/monitors? It is probably more than you realize!
SCHS teacher retention issues lead to virtual learning
It’s been a months-long process at Oyen’s South Central High School to hire teachers to fill vacant positions, but two courses will be taught virtually as retention efforts come up short.
Hanna RCMP investigate several grass fires
On June 21, 2023, at 6:39 p.m., Hanna RCMP responded to reports of multiple grass fires along Highway 9, between Hanna and Youngstown.
Fuel tax paused until December 31
The rising cost of living is a top concern for Albertans and Alberta’s government remains committed to keeping everyday life more affordable by saving Albertans 13 cents per litre…
Redcliff man surrenders to police
Charges have been laid against a Redcliff man after shots were fired at police. On June 16, 2023, RCMP were responding to an assault and theft at a property in Redcliff.