On January 12, at approximately 9 a.m., High River RCMP received a complaint of a male threatened with a knife at the intersection of 12th Avenue and 16th Street.
At 1:34 p.m. Jan. 20, Brooks members responded to a complaint of fire at a grain elevator in a rural area west of Brooks near the JBS meat plant at Range Road 150 and Highway 1.
On Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m., Crowsnest Pass RCMP were dispatched to a Garmin SPOT emergency activation on an area of Crowsnest Mountain known as "the chutes". The information that was provided indicated an injury.
The results of the 2020 Municipal Census for the Town of Taber have been released.
If you look real close the next time you are in a supermarket checkout line or a store which sells magazines, you may recognize Cabri native and current Redcliff resident Rondi Neuven.
Southwest Alberta's Community Foundation kicked off an expected busy 2021 with the launching of three grant programs last week.
The Grassy Mountain Coal Project has been getting a lot of attention in recent days as the federal hearings (the Joint Regulatory Hearing Process) on the project which allowed both proponents and opponents to the proposed open-pit, metallurgical coal mine (which is used in the production of …
CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters are concerned that the Minister of Energy has not heard the real concerns of Albertans on new coal developments in the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies.
At approximately 11 a.m., Brooks RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death of a 25-year old male, at a local business in Brooks.
Brooks RCMP members are currently investigating several occurrences involving property damage caused by unknown person(s) whom spray painted graffiti throughout the City of Brooks over the last several days.
Normally, many people don’t search for federal petitions while on social media, but the last few months, there have been thousands looking for petition e-2912 (Natural resources and energy).
Community Priorities, Rural Life, and Youth in Action programs open for first granting cycle of 2021
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications to the following three grants programs: Community Priorities, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, and Youth in Action.
On January 9, 2021 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Fort Macleod RCMP responded to a collision on Highway 519 in Granum.
RCMP are investigating a death involving a pedestrian on the Siksika Nation south of the TransCanada Highway.
Alberta RCMP launched the online crime reporting platform in May 2020. Since then (May 31 – Nov. 30, 2020) there have been over 780 reports submitted through online crime reporting.
RCMP Detachments across Alberta are collaborating their efforts to work in partnership regarding hate motivated crimes. Our goal is to provide an improved police service delivery to Albertans and an educational approach in relation to these crimes. Contacting the police servicing the area wh…
The Christmas celebrations may be smaller this year due to the pandemic, but the risk for impaired driving remains. MADD Canada is urging Canadians to do their part to keep roads safe over the holidays by driving sober, or arranging a sober ride home if they are going to be consuming alcohol…
A number of temporary closures will be in effect for the emergency department (ED) at the Milk River Health Centre over the coming week due to physician absence.
On Dec. 20, at 2:25 p.m., a police vehicle was allegedly intentionally rammed while responding to a 911 complaint.
Holidays are a time of live and celebration for many but can also be a high cause of stress and angst in split families.
The Foremost Municipal Library’s Annual Pumpkin Festival Fundraiser is a well known and highly anticipated event as both a social event which takes place at the Community Hall around Halloween, but it is also the beloved library’s go-to event for funding.
On December 17 just after 3:00 p.m. Coaldale RCMP received a complaint of a man walking in the area of 22nd avenue and 21st street in Coaldale upset brandishing a large hunting type knife. At one point he threaten harm to a younger person walking in the same area. The descriptors include bei…
While cucumbers, eggplants, lettuces peppers, and tomatoes are traditional greenhouse staples, sometimes changing and modernizing to comply with what the marketplace is demanding is important.
The Village of Carmangay, in partnership with Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, Federal Gas Tax Fund and Alberta Municipal Sustainability Initiative, has taken a major step forward in progressing as an environmentally and financially sustainable municipality.
Avalanche Canada is proud to introduce a new addition to its online education roster. Avy Savvy is aimed at new users of the winter backcountry and provides a solid introduction to avalanche safety.
The Provincial Court of Alberta is moving more services online and delaying some proceedings in an effort to reduce the risks posed by the surging number of Covid-19 cases in the province.
A new study will help point the way forward for southwestern Alberta’s economic growth. The final results of the Southwest Alberta Regional Skills Study have been released and they show opportunities to enhance skills development throughout the region to support economic growth, particularly…
A joint investigation between ALERT and Taber Police Service has resulted in the arrest of two alleged drug dealers, and the seizure of fentanyl and cocaine.
It has been said skiers love and truly appreciate their sport.
With the Dec. 1 implementation of all the new guidelines regarding impaired driving: arrests, convictions and subsequent follow up.
The Provincial Administrative Penalties Act empowers police to get impaired drivers off the streets immediately.
With so much pressure, uncertainty and overall fear out there for the future, Alberta business owners and entrepreneurs are holding their collective breaths to see how much the pandemic will hurt their bottom lines.
A big day Dec. 7: over $570,000 awarded in support of charitable initiatives in Southwestern Alberta
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is pleased to announce its support of 54 projects and initiatives with grants totaling $573,594 through three separate grants programs, marking the culmination of the Community Foundation’s granting programs for 2020. The announ…
The Village of Carmangay, in partnership with Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, Federal Gas Tax Fund and Alberta Municipal Sustainability Initiative, has taken a major step forward in progressing as an environmentally and financially sustainable municipality.
On. Nov. 27, a residence in Brooks was broken into. Several items including wireless security cameras were stolen.
The Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) awarded its 2020 Business Retention and Expansion Award of Excellence (Large Community) to Palliser Economic Partnership for its role in developing the Len Mitzel Logistics Park, in the Village of Foremost. The awards were announced during the EDA’s virt…
On November 5, 2018, fish and wildlife officers received a report from a concerned citizen regarding the illegal killing of a grizzly bear by two individuals. The concerned citizen was also assaulted by the two individuals for gathering evidence against them.
Claresholm fish and wildlife officers are seeking information regarding an antlered mule deer that was shot and left on East Sharples Road in the Porcupine Hills Public Land Use Zone.
The Provincial Administrative Penalties Act empowers police to get impaired drivers off the streets immediately.
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is holding the 11th Annual Olde Tyme Christmas.
The Brooks Region economic development team is thrilled to be recognized at the 2020 Economic Developers of Alberta (EDA) Annual Awards of Excellence. The Brooks Region received the award for their Branding and Communications Strategy in the Businesses & Investment Attraction category an…
With the new regulations in place The Grassands Naturalists will have to cancel the Christmas decorating event at the Nature Centre at Police Point Park which was slated for December 6th.
Farica Prince’s career in Canadian police has last 19 years.
Besides the horrible human cost, it has been turbulent times for business in Alberta as government, private businesses and the public as expectations, rules and regulations change as those affected by COVID seems to increase.
Alberta’s Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) is now accepting applications from residents and landlords of mobile home communities for tenancy-related disputes, including return of security deposits and disputes over damages.
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The Municipal District of Taber will be better protected from major floods caused by heavy rainfalls or snowmelts as the Government of Canada invests in important public infrastructure to better protect families, businesses and communities from the effects of extreme weather events.
One local family is shining a light on community mental health education and research by creating a lasting legacy in memory of a son, brother, and husband.
On Nov. 11, 2020, Bow Island RCMP received a report of a missing male. Mark Jensen (51) was last seen Nov. 5, 2020, near his residence in Foremost, AB. All of JENSEN’s vehicles have been accounted for. Neighbors and friends have not seen him recently. RCMP and SEASAR continue to search t…
There seemed to be good news in regards to the Blood Tribe Police Force in southwest Alberta as the provincial government introduced and tabled Bill 38 the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, in the legislature.
With the continual updates and changes to pandemic regulations put forth by the Alberta provincial government, it will be imperative residents have things they can do and enjoy, especially outdoors as there is concern about mass gatherings indoors.
MH Interpretive Program invites nature-loving, moon watchers to call and register for our “Moon Lit Walk “on Sunday, November 29. They hope to experience the sun set and the full moon rise.
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