Author Archives: Darrell Stranger
Alberta government investing in more gender-based violence programs
The Alberta government is investing in prevention-focused initiatives that help men and boys prevent gender-based violence. One-time grants totalling $720,000 will support three community-led programs...
Jul 31, 2025 Alberta Legislature. File photo.
New report highlights link between the disappearance of Indigenous women and human trafficking in Canada
A new report from Thomson Reuters is shining a devastating light on the intersection between the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and human trafficking in Canada. Using advanced ...
Jul 30, 2025
More classrooms on the way in Alberta
Alberta's government is investing $50 million to add 62 pre-made classrooms this fall. Through previous Budget 2025 commitments, a total $100 million will deliver 109 new modular classrooms, creating ...
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Man taken to hospital after being shot by Strathcona County RCMP
RCMP said a man was taken to hospital after being shot by an officer at the Strathcona County RCMP detachment in Sherwood Park Monday. RCMP said a man was in the parking lot of the detachment around 1...
Jul 29, 2025
Alberta to mark major milestone at Alberta Days
On Aug. 31, Albertans are invited to celebrate 120 years of culture, innovation and community spirit as Alberta marks a major milestone. Alberta was established as a province on Sept. 1, 1905, through...
Jul 28, 2025 Alberta Legislature. File photo.
Search effort continues for 14 year old boy missing since June 1
The Edmonton Police Service and the family of a missing 14-year-old boy from the Paul Band First Nation are asking for your help in finding Samuel Bird, missing since June 1st. Samuel was seen on the ...
Jul 25, 2025
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Shiningbank Lake
Alberta Health Services has issued a cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) warning for the waters of Shiningbank Lake south of Whitecourt. People who come in contact with visible blue-green algae or ingest...
Jul 25, 2025
Water restriction in place for Strathcona County
Effective immediately, Strathcona County is asking residents to reduce their water consumption, and limit outdoor water use. The restriction applies to all Strathcona County residents, including count...
Jul 25, 2025
Westlock RCMP asking for public assistance after road rage incident
On June 10 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Westlock RCMP received multiple reports of a physical altercation taking place on the side of Hwy 18 near Range Road 261. The incident involved two males, one dr...
Jul 24, 2025
Family justice services expanding to more communities in Alberta
The Alberta government is investing an additional $3.2 million for a total of $11.2 million for the Family Justice Strategy. The Family Justice Strategy helps families resolve matters outside the cour...
Jul 23, 2025
