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Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Province grants approval to $65-70 million project near High River despite concerns from area residents.
Armed robbery at Northern Alberta bingo hall under investigation

Armed robbery at Northern Alberta bingo hall under investigation

St. Paul RCMP have confirmed that a robbery with a firearm took place at the Club Bingo hall in St. Paul on Dec. 13 at about 9 p.m.
St. Albert kid becomes Edmonton Oilers mini-mascot

St. Albert kid becomes Edmonton Oilers mini-mascot

Hudson Harrington first to play “Kit” on ice
Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Central Alberta residents worried their wells will go dry if water from a nearby aquifer is diverted for fracking.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Sturgeon County

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Sturgeon County

On Dec. 12 just after 6:30 p.m. a pedestrian was struck by a single motor vehicle on Highway 37 near Range Road 270 in the county
Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

According to the City of Airdrie, no more dogs remain at EJ Rescue Foundation's facility.
Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

If domestic manufacturers and suppliers keep pushing their prices up on food and several household goods, Dollarama Inc.'s chief executive says retailers will have no choice but to pass the increases on to customers.
Northern Alberta MLA calls for stricter criteria for renewable energy development

Northern Alberta MLA calls for stricter criteria for renewable energy development

MLA Scott Cyr says there needs to be better and more structured criteria that developers of green energy projects are required to follow in the province.
Doctor asks Airdrie city council to help in fluoride in water moratorium

Doctor asks Airdrie city council to help in fluoride in water moratorium

The City of Airdrie received a presentation at the Dec. 4 council meeting arguing against the use of fluoride in City drinking water.
Drunken man allegedly smashed through front doors of Innisfail care facility

Drunken man allegedly smashed through front doors of Innisfail care facility

Yukon man charged after violent assault on nurse, property damaged and Mountie injured during response
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