The Alberta government will consult with the province's sexual assault centres to determine how to spend an additional $10 million over the next three years.An additional $3 million is being allocated in 2024-25 to support 15 sexual assault centres.There will be another $3 million in 2025-26 and $4 million in 2026-27.&...

Irrigation districts will benefit from a big funding boost.The Government of Alberta has announced a $19 million investment through Budget 2024 to update irrigation infrastructure across the province. The money will go toward the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program and is an increase of $5.5 million over last year, accor...

The Brooks Bandits are on Tuesday taking on the Okotoks Oilers in a crucial do or die Game 7 at Centennial Regional Arena as both teams look to advance to the Alberta division finals.The Bandits have been dominating junior hockey for years and was figured to win the series with ease, but after a Game 6 loss in overtime...

Alberta's proposal to give itself the ability to remove city councillors and repeal any municipal bylaws is an "overreach", a Medicine Hat city councillor said Monday. While the province insisted it will only use those powers as a last resort, Coun. Andy McGrogan said it was a step too far. "It was a bit...

A significant investment is being made in Coaldale.The Government of Alberta has announced that a $222-million cold storage facility is being built in the town by NewCold, with construction to begin "almost immediately".The facility will offer capacity for Alberta food processors to boost production. Official...

The Alberta government revealed Monday it's taking steps to better prepare for and respond to wildfires. The province will purchase two additional air tanker groups and two new night vision-equipped helicopters. These types of fire fighting helicopters were piloted during the 2023 fire season, and officials say it allo...

A busy season for gymnasts begins this week.The 2024 Mountain Invitational will be held in Okotoks this week. The following weekend, the Alberta Xcel and Compulsory Championships will be hosted by St. Albert.Thousands of gymnasts will appear at both tournaments, including four young athletes from Redcliff's Twist and F...

You might notice an AltaLink helicopter flying over your community this week.The company says it is conducting an aerial patrol of its electrical transmission facilities around parts of the province. The annual work allows the company to do a visual check of its transmission lines and surrounding vegetation.The patrols...

Drumheller, known as the Dinosaur Capital of the World, once again honed their namesake as over 3,000 people dressed up as dinosaurs to try and set a new world record. The unofficial record of 1,163, set last year in Dundurn, Sask., appears to be shattered as people from across the country flocked to Drumheller Saturda...

Charges have been laid in a homicide investigation in Gleichen.The investigation is in connection to an incident reported by RCMP to have occurred on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in which officers found a deceased man in the southeast Alberta hamlet. An autopsy determined his death was the result of a homicide.READ MORE:...

The province is offering Albertans the chance to have their say on the future of auto insurance through a new survey."We have been working hard to come up with a long-term solution to the complex issue of rising costs of auto insurance. As we weigh our options to improve the system, we need to hear from Albertans ...

The Alberta government is aiming to help the publishing and entertainment industries in the province thrive with an $8-million investment in the Alberta Media Fund. Through the Fund, book and magazine publishers, sound recording agencies, and film producers can access grants for projects in art production, training, ca...

It can be neat to live side-by-side with an urban deer population, but it can also present a hazard for both parties.If you see an animal get hit by a car, or with a significant injury, a report can be made to Fish and Wildlife.Fish and Wildlife will assess the condition of the animal and if it's deemed completely immo...

Some students in Alberta will learn from the new social studies curriculum this year.The provincial government says the new draft curriculum for grades K-6 is ready to begin pilot testing in select schools.Since September last year, a wide range of educational experts were consulted on the new learning guidelines. Base...

Despite the cost of everything going up in recent years, Albertans have struggled to bring in more money.Statistics Canada has released new data on household incomes for 2022.Across the country, the median after-tax income of both families and single people was $70,500 in 2022. That is down by 3.4 per cent compared to ...

It was a packed house at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night as the Alberta NDP held its first leadership debate in Lethbridge.All five candidates participated, including Sarah Hoffman, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Gil McGowan, Naheed Nenshi and Kathleen Ganley. @lethbridgenewsnow ♬ original sound - Lethbridge News...

Officers looking into what has been deemed a homicide in southern Alberta.The Gleichen RCMP says it was contacted by EMS at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.Medical responders received a report of an unresponsive man. Upon arrival, a man was declared deceased and "had injuries consistent with b...

The ruling United Conservatives proposed legislation on Thursday changing how elections and city halls will operate from 2025 onwards, pending approval. READ: Alberta proposes councillor removal powers, electronic tabulator ban and more in city government revampIt's the biggest overhaul of municipal rules in recent yea...

Alberta plans to give itself the power to remove city councillors, ban the use of machine counting in municipal elections and mandate councillor orientation as part of a major update to how local governments operate across the province. The amendments to the Municipal Government and Local Authorities Election acts prop...

The Government of Alberta hopes a new compensation model will lead to more people being able to access primary care.They have released more details about the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program, which allows nurse practitioners to set up their own clinics.Premier Danielle Smith says the program will allow them to e...

The Alberta government will this afternoon reveal legislation they say will strengthen local elections and governance.Municipal affairs minister Ric McIver will introduce the legislation around 3 p.m.It's expected it will involve amendments to the Local Authorities Election and Municipal Government acts, the legislatio...

The Alberta government said Wednesday it is taking action to protect Alberta's ratepayers by introducing legislation to lower and stabilize local access fees. Provincial officials said affordability is a top priority for Alberta's government, with the cost of utilities being a large focus. By introducing legislation to...

Alberta has released its two top baby names in the province for 2023.Noah was revealed as the most popular boys name in the province, while Olivia is the top girls name. This marks the fifth and 11th years in a row, respectively, that the two names sat in the top spots.The province says babies with nature-inspired name...

The Alberta government is taking a step that it says will help the publishing and entertainment industries to thrive. They are putting $8 million into the Alberta Media Fund. It gives grants to book and magazine publishers, sound recording agencies and film producers. The money can be used for art production, training,...

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a new public awareness campaign for organ and tissue donation and revealed a new name for its provincial donation program. The announcement was made for National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, which takes place from April 21-27. The campaign, titled "All the Wa...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a 30-year-old man in connection with a harassment investigation.Between April 9 and 15, 2024, LPS responded to multiple complaints involving an unknown, suspicious male who allegedly approached young girls and women and asked them to hang out, attempting to persuade them ...

The Alberta government is taking a step that it hopes will help to keep young workers safe. The province is providing a grant of $175,000 to CAREERS: The Next Generation's SafeGen program. SafeGen is a free program that allows high school students to gain foundational knowledge on health and safety in the workplace thr...

The Alberta government says they intend to strengthen the province's affordable housing system through Budget 2024 by providing record funding to all 48 housing providers to operate community housing. Community Housing is defined as a mix of single-family homes, apartments and townhomes, where the rent is based on 30 p...