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Elections Alberta Is Hiring 60,000 Albertans to Work the October 19 Separation Referendum
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Alberta
Elections Alberta Is Hiring 60,000 Albertans to Work the October 19 Separation Referendum
Elections Alberta needs more than 60,000 paid election officers for the October 19 referendum. Recruitment opens June 8, 2026. Here is who can apply, what the jobs pay, and where to find the postings.
Alberta
Medicine Hat's $22 Million Southwest Substation Breaks Ground June 1 After Seven Years and a Rejected Application
Construction begins Monday on MHS-11, a new substation west of Gershaw Drive that will power growth in Medicine Hat's south end. The project has been in development since 2019, was denied by provincial regulators in 2023, and took another year and a half to get approved the second time around.
Alberta
Medicine Hat Is Building 20 New Affordable Housing Units on 5th Avenue SE and the Need Is Real
Medicine Hat Community Housing Society is developing a 20-unit low-rise at 1482 Fifth Avenue SE, currently under construction. In October 2025, 136 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Medicine Hat during the annual Point-in-Time Count.
Alberta
Medicine Hat Man Wanted for Saskatchewan Vehicle Thefts Featured on Alberta RCMP's Wanted Wednesday
Daniel Liam James Vierling, 32, is wanted after failing to appear in court in March. He was one of four Medicine Hat residents charged in October 2025 after RCMP recovered stolen vehicles near Leader and Kindersley, Saskatchewan. His last known location is Medicine Hat.
Red Deer
The midpoint between Calgary and Edmonton, with a solid arts and food scene.
Red Deer
Midday Armed Robbery at Eckville Hotel Bar: RCMP in Sylvan Lake Seek Suspect and Video
RCMP in Sylvan Lake are asking for tips and video after an armed robbery at the Eckville Hotel bar on May 9, where a masked suspect walked in at lunchtime, demanded cash, and left through a back door onto 50 Street.
Red Deer
Red Deer’s Madden Daneault Goes First Overall In WHL Draft After Record-Breaking Season
Red Deer forward Madden Daneault was selected first overall by the Kelowna Rockets in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft after putting up a record-setting 149 points with the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA.
Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP Asking for Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old Blake Ross
Blake Ross, 13, was last seen in Red Deer on May 14. RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact them at 403-406-2200.
Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP Ask for Public's Help Finding Missing 14-Year-Old Arlow Pinette
Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a 14-year-old boy who has been missing since April 11. There is concern for his wellbeing.
Lethbridge
University town with a vibrant cultural scene.
Lethbridge
Environment Canada Issues Rainfall Warning for Southern Alberta Through Wednesday. Up to 100 mm Is Coming
A rainfall warning is in effect for Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and communities across southern Alberta through Wednesday morning. Total amounts of 50 to 100 mm are expected. The Oldman River and South Saskatchewan River are both being monitored.
Lethbridge
Minimum Wage Jobs Hiring in Lethbridge Right Now — What You'll Actually Earn in 2026
Alberta's minimum wage is $15 an hour and hasn't moved since 2018. In Lethbridge, most entry-level jobs start there — but several employers are paying significantly above it. Here's what's actually hiring, what it pays, and how to apply.
Lethbridge
Lethbridge Police Investigate Westside Shooting at Airbnb House Party That Ran for Nearly a Week
A single shot was fired through a second-floor bedroom window on Lafayette Boulevard West in the early hours of May 10. The home had been rented on Airbnb and used for a nearly week-long party with attendees from outside the city. Police are still looking for witnesses.
Lethbridge
$1.7 Million Alberta Tax Credit Expands Lactalis Dairy Plants in Lethbridge and Calgary
Lactalis Canada has received a $1.7 million Alberta tax credit to expand facilities in both Lethbridge and Calgary. The Lethbridge plant makes the yogurt and cottage cheese. Calgary handles the milk. Both are getting bigger.
Medicine Hat
A distinct community with its own culture.
Alberta
Medicine Hat's $22 Million Southwest Substation Breaks Ground June 1 After Seven Years and a Rejected Application
Construction begins Monday on MHS-11, a new substation west of Gershaw Drive that will power growth in Medicine Hat's south end. The project has been in development since 2019, was denied by provincial regulators in 2023, and took another year and a half to get approved the second time around.
Alberta
Medicine Hat Is Building 20 New Affordable Housing Units on 5th Avenue SE and the Need Is Real
Medicine Hat Community Housing Society is developing a 20-unit low-rise at 1482 Fifth Avenue SE, currently under construction. In October 2025, 136 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Medicine Hat during the annual Point-in-Time Count.
Alberta
Medicine Hat Man Wanted for Saskatchewan Vehicle Thefts Featured on Alberta RCMP's Wanted Wednesday
Daniel Liam James Vierling, 32, is wanted after failing to appear in court in March. He was one of four Medicine Hat residents charged in October 2025 after RCMP recovered stolen vehicles near Leader and Kindersley, Saskatchewan. His last known location is Medicine Hat.
Alberta
Moving to Medicine Hat, Alberta? Here's Everything You Need to Know in 2026
Affordable housing, 330 days of sunshine, no provincial sales tax, and a cost of living well below Calgary and Edmonton. Here's the honest breakdown of life in Medicine Hat.
Grande Prairie
The largest city in the Peace Region, gateway to northern Alberta.
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Students Can Now Train as Heavy Equipment Technicians While Still in High School
Three Grande Prairie school divisions are launching the Grande Prairie Regional Career Collegiate this fall, letting high school students begin apprenticeship training without leaving their home schools. The program is backed by Alberta Education funding and runs out of Northwestern Polytechnic's brand new trades training centre opening this fall.
Grande Prairie
Weyerhaeuser Pleads Guilty After Grande Prairie Mill Death, Pays $355K
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited pleaded guilty after a worker was killed at one of its lumber mills near Grande Prairie in 2023. A $355,000 court-ordered penalty will fund industrial safety training for new workers in northern Alberta.
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Firefighters Responded to Four Fires in 48 Hours. Every Single One Was Caused by a Cigarette.
A fire restriction has been in effect across Grande Prairie since May 9. Last week an out-of-control wildfire burned south of the city. Now the fire department is asking smokers to pay attention because the losses so far are already in the hundreds of thousands.
Alberta
Grande Prairie Is Finally Getting a $16.9 Million Indoor Sports Dome After Years of Turning Kids Away
Since 2022, Grande Prairie's only indoor soccer club has turned away hundreds of kids every winter due to a lack of space. A $16.9 million dome breaking ground this fall is finally the answer and it's been a long time coming.
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Alberta
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Is Hosting the 2028 Alberta Summer Games After Years of Sports Investment
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has been selected to host the 2028 Alberta Summer Games, with about 2,600 athletes, coaches, and support staff expected. Alberta's government is providing $1.15 million to support the event. The region didn't get this bid by chance.
Alberta
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Just Finished a Massive Renovation — Here's What Changed
Eight years, $60 million, a pandemic, and a wildfire that came close enough that staff were running sprinklers to save the buildings. Jasper Park Lodge is done. Here's what you're walking into.
Alberta
Lloydminster's $101M Cenovus Energy Hub to Host Saskatchewan's Top Curling Championships in 2027
Less than a year after opening its doors, Lloydminster's brand new arena is already landing major provincial events. The 2027 SaskTel Tankard and Bunge Prairie Pinnacle are heading to the border city this January.
Alberta
Fort McMurray Is Finally Getting a Youth Mental Health Facility. Families Have Been Driving Five Hours to Edmonton.
Fort McMurray families dealing with a youth mental health crisis have had two options: wait up to two years, or drive five hours to Edmonton. A new facility breaking ground this week is the first real answer to that.
Lethbridge
Environment Canada Issues Rainfall Warning for Southern Alberta Through Wednesday. Up to 100 mm Is Coming
A rainfall warning is in effect for Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and communities across southern Alberta through Wednesday morning. Total amounts of 50 to 100 mm are expected. The Oldman River and South Saskatchewan River are both being monitored.
Alberta
Elections Alberta Is Hiring 60,000 Albertans to Work the October 19 Separation Referendum
Elections Alberta needs more than 60,000 paid election officers for the October 19 referendum. Recruitment opens June 8, 2026. Here is who can apply, what the jobs pay, and where to find the postings.
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Students Can Now Train as Heavy Equipment Technicians While Still in High School
Three Grande Prairie school divisions are launching the Grande Prairie Regional Career Collegiate this fall, letting high school students begin apprenticeship training without leaving their home schools. The program is backed by Alberta Education funding and runs out of Northwestern Polytechnic's brand new trades training centre opening this fall.
Red Deer
Midday Armed Robbery at Eckville Hotel Bar: RCMP in Sylvan Lake Seek Suspect and Video
RCMP in Sylvan Lake are asking for tips and video after an armed robbery at the Eckville Hotel bar on May 9, where a masked suspect walked in at lunchtime, demanded cash, and left through a back door onto 50 Street.
Alberta
Medicine Hat's $22 Million Southwest Substation Breaks Ground June 1 After Seven Years and a Rejected Application
Construction begins Monday on MHS-11, a new substation west of Gershaw Drive that will power growth in Medicine Hat's south end. The project has been in development since 2019, was denied by provincial regulators in 2023, and took another year and a half to get approved the second time around.
Alberta
Medicine Hat Is Building 20 New Affordable Housing Units on 5th Avenue SE and the Need Is Real
Medicine Hat Community Housing Society is developing a 20-unit low-rise at 1482 Fifth Avenue SE, currently under construction. In October 2025, 136 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Medicine Hat during the annual Point-in-Time Count.