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12 Sep

19-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Targeted Carrington Shooting; Calgary Police Seek Public’s Help

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 19-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting in Calgary’s northwest Carrington community Thursday night, prompting police to appeal for witnesses, CCTV footage and other information. Calgary Police Service said officers were called at approximately 10 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving multiple reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Carrington Boulevard N.W. According to police, at least two vehicles were involved, with one vehicle coming to a stop near 144 Avenue N.W. and Carrington Boulevard N.W. Witnesses reported that the suspects then fled the area in an unknown vehicle. Officers located a…

12 Sep

Mark Carney Meets Alberta ‘Forever Canadian’ Campaigners as Referendum Debate Intensifies

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Banff (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney met supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign in Banff on Friday, offering a brief but symbolic show of support for national unity as Alberta prepares for a referendum linked to the province’s separatist movement. Carney encountered volunteers from the group at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, where the federal cabinet was concluding its retreat. Around 50 campaign supporters gathered to welcome the prime minister, many carrying red-and-white signs and wearing maple leaf symbols. During the interaction, Carney signed the campaign’s bright pink recreational vehicle, which is being used to travel across…

12 Sep

Alberta Education Minister Heads to France to Strengthen Education Ties and Student Mobility

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to deepen its long-standing education relationship with France, with Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides set to travel to the country from Sept. 12 to 19 for a series of meetings focused on international collaboration. During the visit, Nicolaides will hold discussions with French education authorities on expanding opportunities for students and teachers to gain experience abroad. The mission will also focus on strengthening existing links between Alberta and French education institutions while identifying new areas for cooperation. Two new agreements are expected to mark a key part of the visit. Alberta’s government will…

12 Sep

Alberta to Showcase 34 Investment Projects at Canada Investment Summit in Toronto

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to make a major pitch to international investors as Premier Danielle Smith leads a provincial delegation to the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto from Sept. 13 to 15. The Alberta delegation, known as Team Alberta, will use the three-day summit to present 34 investment-ready projects and engage with more than 100 major global investors representing capital pools worth more than $50 trillion. Joining Smith will be Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow, Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Tara Sawyer and Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish. Representatives from Invest Alberta Corporation and…

12 Sep

RCMP Constable Charged Over Alleged Excessive Use of Force in Alberta

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Slave Lake (Rajeev Sharma): An RCMP constable has been charged with two criminal offences following an investigation into the alleged excessive use of force during a police response in northern Alberta. Const. Tyler Bell was arrested by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on Sept. 10, 2026, nearly a year after the incident that prompted the investigation. He faces charges of assault with a weapon and breach of trust. The case relates to an RCMP response on Sept. 10, 2025, after police received a call concerning a man reportedly carrying a large knife in the Atikameg townsite. During the…

11 Sep

Alberta Marks World Suicide Prevention Day With Call for Greater Support and Connection

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is using World Suicide Prevention Day to highlight the importance of early support, stronger community connections and accessible mental health services for people facing difficult times. Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Rick Wilson and Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton issued a joint statement Thursday, remembering Albertans who have died by suicide and acknowledging the lasting impact on their families, friends and communities. The ministers stressed that suicide prevention should not begin only when someone reaches a crisis point. They said early intervention, accessible counselling and community-based services can play an important role…

11 Sep

Alberta Puts $5.5 Million Toward Industry-Led Workforce Training

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is committing $5.5 million to help employers and industry groups tackle workforce shortages and prepare workers for changing demands across the province. The funding is being delivered through the Alberta Industry Skills Grant (AISG), a competitive program designed to support collaborative training projects led by industry. Applications for the 2026-27 funding round opened on September 9 and will remain open until October 30. Projects selected for support are expected to get underway in early 2027. Funding Targets Skills Shortages The grant is open to businesses and organisations across Alberta's industries. Its focus is on practical training…

10 Sep

Alberta and Build Canada Homes Partner in $385-Million Drive to Expand Affordable Housing

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma) — The Government of Alberta has joined forces with Build Canada Homes to deliver over $385 million in combined funding aimed at expanding below-market housing options throughout the province. The collaborative initiative will finance 21 development proposals this year, adding a minimum of 1,460 subsidized units designed to ease living cost pressures for lower-income households. Under the framework, the provincial administration has pledged upwards of $165 million through dedicated vehicles such as the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, while Build Canada Homes is injecting up to $220 million via a mixture of direct grants and low-interest loans. The…

10 Sep

Alberta Police Watchdog Concludes Inquiry Into RCMP Officer Over Non-Consensual Image Sharing

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma) — The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has finalized its formal probe into a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer accused of unlawfully circulating non-consensual intimate photographs online. The provincial oversight agency’s executive director evaluated the assembled investigative material and published a definitive findings document reviewing the circumstances surrounding the officer's conduct. The investigation originated from complaints alleging the digital distribution of explicit photographs without the subject's authorization. As investigators delved into the digital footprint and official activity, the scope broadened to encompass secondary allegations concerning improper and illicit searches conducted within protected law enforcement databases. The resulting…

09 Sep

Advance Voting Opens for Calgary-Shaw By-Election Ahead of September 14 Poll

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CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): Voters in Alberta’s Calgary-Shaw electoral division can now cast their ballots ahead of election day, with advance voting officially getting underway on Tuesday. Alberta Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure confirmed that the advance voting station is open from September 8 through September 12, giving eligible voters five days to vote before the by-election. Advance Voting Hours and Location The advance voting facility is located at: 1000 SUNDANCE15 Sunpark Plaza SE, Calgary The station will remain open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day throughout the advance voting period. Unlike Election Day, eligible voters from anywhere within…