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How policing impaired driving has changed

How policing impaired driving has changed

In October, Alberta RCMP removed 698 impaired drivers from Alberta roadways. That is the equivalent of almost one impaired driver for every hour of the month.
Lakeland community makes province's popsicle list as weather warnings continue

Lakeland community makes province's popsicle list as weather warnings continue

Myrnam has mid-week double-dips as Alberta's cold spot
Police looking for help identifying suspects in connection with stolen trucks and firearms

Police looking for help identifying suspects in connection with stolen trucks and firearms

RCMP are looking for a 2012 White GMC Sierra with the Alberta licence plate CFC 7491. Police urge the public not to approach the vehicle or interact with occupants, but to call the police immediately.
RCMP reveal additional details on historic missing persons case involving Bonnyville woman

RCMP reveal additional details on historic missing persons case involving Bonnyville woman

Three years after Margaret Batoche went missing in 1967, human remains were located 60 km north of Bonnyville near Tucker Lake. These remains are believed to be those of Batoche’s, according to RCMP. However, pathology was unable to provide 100 per cent confirmation causing the case to remain an open missing person's case.
Industry gives back to local communities

Industry gives back to local communities

Throughout the year, community organizations and groups receive thousands of dollars' worth of donations and grants from local industries – a reality often gone unnoticed.
Holy cow it's cold

Holy cow it's cold

Record cold night expected for Wednesday
Gas pipeline leak makes it even colder for Elk Point residents

Gas pipeline leak makes it even colder for Elk Point residents

Elk Point residents were without natural gas for a period of time on Monday. Service has since been restored.
Province and feds announce rural broadband plan

Province and feds announce rural broadband plan

'Albertans living outside major urban centres have been at a digital disadvantage because of unreliable broadband.'
Night of Carols raises funds for women’s shelter

Night of Carols raises funds for women’s shelter

Bonnyville RCMP respond to stabbing at residence

Bonnyville RCMP respond to stabbing at residence

The week before Christmas RCMP responded to some serious incidents, including a stabbing and break and enter.
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