Edmonton signs agreement with province to work with Aboriginal community Edmonton has entered into a formal agreement with the province in support of urban Aboriginal people living in Edmonton. Mayor Stephen Mandel signed an agreement with Aboriginal Relations Minister Robin Campbell to increase social and economic opportunities for urban Aboriginal people in the city. Edmonton [...]
Liam and Emma top baby names in Alberta for 2012 Dancing-Sunflower, Icarus, Adele and Minaj – those are just a handful of unique baby names registered to Alberta in 2012. Service Alberta has released the top baby names in Alberta for 2012, and more common names like Liam and Emma topped the list. For the [...]
Motorcycle safety is crucial as bikers get on the road this summer, officials say Edmonton officials are urging citizens to keep motorcycle safety in mind as cars start to share the roads with motorcycles. Officials say motorcyclists face higher risks than other drivers, and that both groups must stay alert in order to save lives and [...]
May long weekend traffic report also shows 48 people charged with impaired driving It was a busy long weekend for the Alberta Integrated Traffic Units (ITU) across Alberta as they were called to the scene of seven fatal crashes and pulled over more than 3,800 speeding drivers. Along with the collisions and speeders, 48 drivers [...]
Edmonton fire ban issued on Tuesday An Edmonton fire ban has been issued due to dry, warm and windy conditions. The Edmonton fire ban prohibits open burning, backyard fire pits, solid fuel cook stoves in parks and fireworks. Edmonton residents may still use their propane or gas barbeques. Canadian Oil Sands – The 21st Century [...]
Frederick Anthony Couch from Calgary wanted on robbery warrant The Calgary Police Service are hoping the public can assist them in locating Frederick Anthony Couch, a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a bank robbery. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on May 21, a man allegedly entered the Alberta Treasury Branch at 3620 17 Ave. [...]
Five of the award 2013 Excellence in Teaching award recipients are from Calgary The Alberta Government is recognizing 20 teachers and principals from across the province as 2013 Excellence in Teaching award recipients. This year, five out of 20 of the 2013 Excellence in Teaching award recipients are from Calgary. “The individuals chosen for this award are nothing [...]
Slave Lake collision kills one, sends another to hospital Slave Lake RCMP report that one man is dead and another had to be hospitalized after a single vehicle rollover collision north of Slave Lake early on Saturday morning. The Slave Lake collision occurred on Highway 88, approximately 34 Km north of Slave Lake just [...]
Alberta whistleblower law fails to protect whistleblowers, says Parkland Institute A new report released by the Parkland Institute suggests that the new Alberta whistleblower law will be ineffective in terms of protecting those who blow the whistle on incompetence or corruption. The report draws on in-depth knowledge of whistleblowing in Canada and extensive international research [...]
33-year old man victim in fatal dirt bike crash A fatal dirt bike crash near Plamondon has claimed the life of a 33-year old man. RCMP investigating the collision believe speed and alcohol may have been factors. Lac La Biche RCMP, Plamondon Fire and EMS were called to a campsite area north of Plamondon on [...]
