Alberta gov't activates contingency mail delivery plan
The Alberta government has announced its plan to ensure critical government mail continues to be delivered during the service interruption at Canada Post.
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 19, mail can be accepted from Albertans at designated Alberta government offices across the province to ensure it reaches the proper destination. No stamps are required.
Albertans who receive mail from the provincial government will receive a notification by email or phone indicating where and when they can pick-up/drop-off their mail.
Parliament on the road to an unprecedented confidence crisis, but there are off-ramps
If no political party is willing to say uncle, the drawn-out stalemate in the House of Commons is heading for an unprecedented situation that could amount to a tacit lack of confidence in the government, without anyone in Parliament casting a vote.
The Conservatives and Bloc Québécois have already announced plans to try to bring down the government and trigger an election with a non-confidence motion at the next opportunity. But there's no telling when that opportunity will come, because the House has been gridlocked in a filibuster for more than a month.
Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes, blames 'bad actors'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government could have acted faster on reining in immigration programs, after blaming "bad actors" for gaming the system.
Trudeau released a nearly seven-minute video on YouTube Sunday talking about the recent reduction in permanent residents being admitted to Canada and changes to the temporary foreign worker program.
Over the next two years, the permanent residency stream is being reduced by about 20 per cent to 365,000 in 2027.
ASIRT clears officers of wrongdoing in 2022 death at Sundre Hospital
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has cleared an RCMP officer and an Alberta Health Services peace officer of any wrongdoing surrounding the death of a 72-year-old man they were dealing with at the Sundre Hospital in September of 2022.
On September 23, 2022, the man was admitted to the Sundre Hospital for a mental health assessment.
The man attempted to leave the hospital when he was confronted by officers.
The individual became aggressive and started to pull on one of the officer's duty belts.
AgSafe Alberta adds final level to FARMERS CARE program
AgSafe Alberta has added another level to its FARMERS CARE program.
Level 4 is now available at AgSafeAB.ca.
This free program provides valuable safety information that agricultural producers can navigate at their own pace.
All levels of FARMERS CARE cover a wealth of valuable information in a condensed format, avoiding the major time commitment that typically comes with intensive safety courses.
Body found by hunters being investigated as a homicide
On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, Rocky Mountain House RCMP received a report of a body, located by hunters in a wooded area in Clearwater County.
RCMP along with a Fish & Wildlife officer, attended and confirmed the finding of a recently deceased person with injuries. The deceased has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the death is being investigated as a homicide.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has been deployed and taken over the investigation.
Red Deer Public Schools honoured with national awards for excellence in communications
Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) has been recognized with two BRAVO! Awards from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE).
The awards celebrate the achievements of public relations, communications, and marketing professionals, in their initiatives that enrich school communities and strengthen educational relationships.
Lacombe County and WCPS celebrate five years of the School Resource Officer program
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the School Resource Officer (SRO) partnership between Lacombe County and Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS).
Since launching in 2019, the SRO program has proven to be a vital presence in the communities of Alix, Bentley, Clive, and Eckville, fostering positive relationships and helping students thrive.
Two roads re-opened after bridge construction completed
Lacombe County has announced that two local roads have been re-opened after the completion of bridge construction.
The newly re-opened roads are:
- A section of Range Road 26-5, south of Twp Rd 41-4 (two miles north of Milton West Branch Road (Twp Rd 41-2)).
- A section of Twp Rd 41-4A, east of Rge Rd 26-5.
Please note: there are no weight restrictions in place for either bridge.
Thousands turn out in Ponoka to kick off Christmas
A huge crowd lined the streets of Ponoka Friday night for the Town's "Kick Off to Christmas" event.
The evening started with the annual Santa Claus Parade which featured over 50 floats, crowds in some spots more than 5-6 deep and of course the celebrity couple, Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Warmer weather also played a factor as many stuck around after the parade for a Christmas tree lighting, music by the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra, and a special holiday themed drone show over the river valley.