UCP plan to gerrymander Alberta ridings, now taking shape, likely to end up in court

Former Alberta Party leader Greg Clark is emerging as an effective opponent of the United Conservative Party’s plan to gerrymander Alberta electoral districts in a scheme to win the next general election in spite of growing voter disapproval. Mr. Clark, …

Alberta R. Wilcox

Alberta R. Wilcox White River Jct., VT – Alberta R. Wilcox, 87, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 26, 2026, at home in White River Jct. She was born October 5, 1939, in Royalton, VT a daughter of Lawrence W. and Muriel (Clark) Russell. Bert grew up in …

Alberta RCMP shares tips to prevent seasonal property crime

The Alberta RCMP is reminding Albertans to secure their properties as colder weather approaches and seasonal homes, recreational areas and farms see less activity. Police say property crime is often a crime of opportunity, with offenders potentially …

Tragedy at Alberta base

A23-year-old Jewish man from North Vancouver was among four Canadian Armed Forces members killed Oct. 17 when a rapidly spreading grass fire overtook troops during a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta. Aidan Goulding, z’l, was …

Brookman: Alberta time change undoes 143-year-old system the world agreed on

In 1879, Fleming proposed a system of international time by dividing the world into 24 time zones. One major driver behind that idea was the mighty Canadian Pacific Railway, which would run one of the longest train schedules in the world. CPR needed a way …

70% of eligible voters turned out for Alberta referendum question on separation

Play Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Alberta's referendum …

Alberta’s permanent time change sparks booking headaches and health concerns

Local officials happy with Alberta referendum result

By Steve Hubrecht  [email protected]  Last week, Alberta voted firmly to remain in Canada — a result local officials here in the Columbia Valley were generally happy about. More than 75 per cent of Albertan voters in the Monday, Oct. 19 referendum opted to …

SMRID awards $30,000 in scholarships to southern Alberta students

Picture of a section of the St. Mary River Irrigation District, which spans between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. (Image Credit: SMRID) By Jesse Gill pursuing studies in ag and related fields Oct 29, 2026 | 10:37 AM The St. Mary River Irrigation District …

Alberta man hurt after hit by vehicle in Bridgewater

A 46-year-old Alberta man was hurt after he was hit by a vehicle in the west side of Bridgewater. Police say it happened Wednesday afternoon when he was crossing Dominion Street as a sports utility vehicle was turning left onto the road leaving a coffee …