Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Junior Canadian Rangers to compete in National Marksmanship Championship

    Junior Canadian Rangers to compete in National Marksmanship Championship

    Edmonton, Alberta – Fifty Junior Canadian Rangers (JCRs) from across Canada will have an opportunity to test their shooting skills at the National Marksmanship Championship (NMC) from May 17 to 19, 2016, at the Lecture Training Facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The marksmanship program is an integral part of the Junior Canadian Ranger Program’s traditional skills curriculum,…

  • Phased re-entry into Fort McMurray expected to start June 1

    Phased re-entry into Fort McMurray expected to start June 1

    May 18, 2016 A voluntary, phased re-entry for the safe return of Fort McMurray residents will begin June 1 if future wildfire conditions do not delay restoration efforts. Re-entry should be complete by June 15, to coincide with full restoration of Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. We will be directing that schools in the area…

  • ATB Place Projects Alberta Story in Extraordinary Light Show

    ATB Place Projects Alberta Story in Extraordinary Light Show

    Edmonton — To celebrate being a key part of Apple Pay’s expansion in Alberta, ATB Financial is staging a never-before-seen building projection on the south face of its downtown Edmonton headquarters tonight. Viewers will experience what happens when an 80-metre tall, 30-metre wide concrete building is transformed into a shining canvas brought to 4K life by 16…

  • Update 17: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 17 at 2:30 p.m.)

    Update 17: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 17 at 2:30 p.m.)

    Today, Premier Notley delivered the following update on the wildfires: “We know those who live and work in the Fort McMurray area have lots of questions, and we’re doing our best to answer them.” Premier Rachel Notley Current situation Fire conditions remain extreme in the province. The Fort McMurray wildfire remains out of control. It…

  • Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day

    Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day

    EDMONTON /CNW/ – In just one day, more than half of the $50 million offered by the Canadian Red Cross to help people affected by the Alberta wildfires has already reached thousands of families in need of basic items during this difficult time. In 24 hours, the Red Cross successfully provided more than $30 million in…

  • Wildrose Motion Asking Ottawa to Scrap Tanker Ban Passes in the Legislature

    Wildrose Motion Asking Ottawa to Scrap Tanker Ban Passes in the Legislature

    EDMONTON, AB: Yesterday, Wildrose Grande Prairie-Smoky MLA Todd Loewen’s Motion 506, which calls for the federal government to scrap its planned crude-oil tanker ban on British Columbia’s north coast, passed with the full support of the house. Premier Rachel Notley and the NDP government have previously refused to voice opposition to the tanker ban after months of…

  • Fort McMurray: Times of Need Bring out the Scammers

    Fort McMurray: Times of Need Bring out the Scammers

    Vancouver, BC –The dire images and videos of Fort McMurray, Alberta, engulfed in a raging wildfire are hard to fathom. We can be grateful for the fact no one has been seriously injured or killed in the disaster, but the loss of property and the need for assistance is starting to mount as tens of…

  • Update 16: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 16 at 1:45 p.m.)

    Update 16: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 16 at 1:45 p.m.)

    Today, Premier Notley delivered the following update on the wildfires: “Last week, five conditions were identified that need to be in place for the safe re-entry of Fort McMurray residents. Work has been progressing on all these fronts, in some cases faster than expected. But this remains an active fire zone, with significant air-quality concerns…

  • Update: Provincial Fire Bans

    Update: Provincial Fire Bans

  • Government Introduces Legislation to End Predatory Lending

    Government Introduces Legislation to End Predatory Lending

    Alberta government delivers on its promise to strengthen consumer protection and create fair rules for payday lending. If passed, An Act to End Predatory Lending will bring substantive changes to the payday lending industry, including the country’s lowest borrowing rates. “This legislation will end predatory practices that expose Albertans to vicious cycles of debt. Albertans…

  • Information for people whose vehicles were towed due to wildfires

    Information for people whose vehicles were towed due to wildfires

    The Government of Alberta has issued detailed information for people trying to find vehicles abandoned during the Fort McMurray evacuation. Hundreds of vehicles were left along Highway 63 within Fort McMurray and to the north and south of the city. Vehicles were also abandoned on Highway 881. The government has developed a process for people…

  • Update 15: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 15 at 5:45 p.m.)

    Update 15: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 15 at 5:45 p.m.)

    Today’s update on the wildfires around Fort McMurray: Current situation The fire remains out of control. It is estimated to cover 251,000 hectares. In order to reduce fuel buildup and prevent the spread of wildfires, fire operations in the form of a back burn are occurring along the west side of Highway 63. This is…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Sunglasses – more than just a fashion statement

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Sunglasses – more than just a fashion statement

    Sunglasses are a “must have” for big-sky prairie summers and there is more to think about when selecting them than style and cost. Sunglasses can protect your eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) light and can dramatically reduce the risk of damage to your eyes. In the same way your skin can be…

  • Satellite Maps Provide Survey of Wildfire Damage

    Satellite Maps Provide Survey of Wildfire Damage

    Albertans can use an online mapping application to survey damage in Fort McMurray. The maps provided through the application are intended to provide a high-level satellite overview of the status of the city following the wildfires. The current resolution of the satellite images indicates only which areas were most severely damaged. Structures that appear to…

  • Gang Associate Arrested in Northern Alberta

    Gang Associate Arrested in Northern Alberta

    Grande Prairie… An arsenal of guns, drugs, and stolen property was seized when ALERT and RCMP searched a rural home outside of Fairview, Alta. Six people were arrested, including a 35-year-old man with gang ties. ALERT’s Grande Prairie organized crime and gang team arrested Robert Cletus Traverse, 35, on May 1. Traverse has an extensive…