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Alberta tow truck drivers can use blue lights under pilot project

Safety conditions for tow truck drivers on the side of the road are hoped to be improved.

Jun 10, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

Unemployment rate falls to new record low as wages ramp up: StatCan

The economy added 40,000 jobs in May, driven by a gain in full-time jobs as the labour market continued to tighten and wages pushed higher, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Jun 10, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Turner Valley RCMP investigate attempted theft of vehicle with child inside

RCMP investigating after attempted vehicle theft near Southern Alberta school with child inside. Officers believe suspect was not trying to abduct the child.

Jun 10, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >

Province enforcing Kananaskis user-fee pass

Alberta Environment and Parks is cracking down on those entering Kananaskis Country without a valid pass.

Jun 10, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Police investigating fatal crash south of Longview

A 72-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision on a Southern Alberta highway Thursday.

Jun 10, 2022 1:45 PM Read more >

Cochrane RCMP investigate possible child abduction from Willows playground

RCMP in a southern Alberta town seeking public help after report of possible child abduction.

Jun 10, 2022 12:45 PM Read more >

Okotoks Lions’ generosity stretches all the way to the Philippines

A Southern Alberta service club is covering the cost of cataract surgery for young woman living in impoverished area of the Philippines.

Jun 10, 2022 11:17 AM Read more >

Province demanded plan: Edmonton mayor outlines ways city will try to curb crime

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi highlighted provincial funding discrepancies between his city and Calgary to tackle homelessness as he outlined Thursday a plan to address rising crime in the downtown area.

Jun 10, 2022 9:45 AM Read more >

Female grizzly bear killed on Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho

A five year-old grizzly, who's mother was killed on the highway last year, has been struck and killed on the Trans-Canada highway in Yoho National Park.

Jun 9, 2022 6:35 PM Read more >

Hinshaw addresses alleged stigmatization of LGBTQ2S+ community in monkeypox messaging

Dr. Deena Hinshaw apologized for creating a sense of shame amongst members of the community after a series of tweets indicated confirmed cases of monkeypox worldwide have been seen predominantly in men who reported having sex with other men.

Jun 9, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >