Cheers! Alberta whiskies bring home the hardware

Alberta distillers have received global recognition, earning 10 medals at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards.

Major highway upgrades keep Alberta moving

Budget 2024 includes $1.9 billion for planning, design and construction of major highway and bridge projects.

Edmonton — Members of the Alberta RCMP receive prestigious Order of Merit of Police Forces

On Feb. 14 and 15, 2024, the Governor Generals office held the Order of Merit of Police Forces ceremony. "Established in October 2000, the Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by Canadian Police Services, and recognizes their commitment to Canada."

Tags:

• alberta

Transforming Calgary's arts scene | Transformation de la scène artistique de Calgary

Alberta's government is providing historic funding to Arts Commons to transform Calgary's downtown into a premium destination to take in the arts.

Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime reduction Unit seize stolen firearm during traffic stop

On Feb. 7, 2024, members of RCMP's Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit were conducting proactive patrols in the city of Wetaskiwin. Officers stopped a Mazda 3 for a violation of the vehicle equipment regulation. During the traffic stop, officers observed open alcohol in the vehicle. Upon further search, police located a stolen KSG Shotgun with ammunition in the back seat as well as small amount of suspected Methamphetamine. The occupants were arrested.

Tags:

• alberta

Lamont County — Fort Saskatchewan RCMP lay several charges following stolen property investigation

In October 2023, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic/Crime Reduction Unit (TCRU) located a stolen vehicle with a stolen firearm inside, on 48 Avenue in Bruderheim, Alta. Due to the increase of rural crime, an investigation was launched to determine the person(s) responsible. As a result of the lengthy investigation, on Feb. 22, 2024, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP TCRU arrested a resident of Lamont County on several charges. A 34-year-old individual has been charged with:

Tags:

• alberta