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28 May

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Chosen to Host 2028 Alberta Summer Games

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Northern Alberta will take centre stage in 2028 as the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo prepares to host the upcoming Alberta Summer Games, welcoming thousands of athletes, coaches and visitors from across the province. The announcement marks the return of the Alberta Summer Games to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo after more than four decades. The region previously hosted the Alberta Winter Games in 1992 and 2018 and is now set to organise one of the province’s biggest youth multi-sport events. To support preparations, Alberta’s government has committed $1.15 million in funding to help with planning, transportation, staffing,…

28 May

Alberta Expands Skilled Trades Training Support for Youth Through New Funding Initiative

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced additional funding aimed at encouraging more young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades sector through practical learning experiences and interactive training programs. An extra $300,000 has been allocated to support the BLUprint initiative at TELUS Spark Science Centre through 2027. The program focuses on introducing youth to skilled trades through hands-on activities, simulations and career exploration opportunities. The investment comes as Alberta continues to face growing demand for skilled workers alongside an aging trades workforce. Provincial officials say early exposure to trades-related careers is becoming increasingly important to meet future…

28 May

Alberta Associate Minister Muhammad Yaseen Extends Eid al-Adha Greetings

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Associate Minister of Multiculturalism, Muhammad Yaseen, has extended warm wishes to Muslim communities in Alberta and across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. In a message released on Wednesday, Yaseen described Eid al-Adha as one of the most significant festivals in Islam, observed alongside the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. He noted that millions of Muslims around the globe mark the occasion through prayers, family gatherings and acts of charity. The minister highlighted that the festival commemorates the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was prepared to sacrifice his son in submission…

28 May

Dangerous Speed of 19-Year-Old Driver in Calgary, Car Reached 192 km/h While Trying to Avoid Police

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A 19-year-old driver is facing serious charges after allegedly driving at extremely dangerous speeds on Calgary’s Stoney Trail in an attempt to avoid police. According to police, the vehicle was first observed travelling at approximately 154 km/h before the driver accelerated to nearly 192 km/h on the roadway. Officers said the excessive speed created a major risk to public safety and endangered other motorists using the highway. Police eventually stopped the vehicle and arrested the young driver. The vehicle was seized, and multiple charges related to dangerous driving and excessive speeding are expected. Investigators say incidents…

27 May

Alberta Approves Tax Credit Support for Dairy Expansion Projects

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has announced conditional approval of financial support for major dairy processing upgrades under its Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC) program, aimed at strengthening the province’s food manufacturing sector and boosting value-added agricultural production. As part of the initiative, Lactalis Canada Inc. has been granted conditional approval for a tax credit of up to $1.7 million to support modernization and expansion work at its dairy processing plants in Calgary and Lethbridge. The planned upgrades are expected to improve Alberta’s dairy supply chain by increasing processing capacity, enhancing food safety systems and introducing advanced automation…

27 May

Forestry Firm Fined After Worker Killed in Alberta Mill Accident

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A major forest products company has been ordered to pay $355,000 after pleading guilty in connection with a workplace death at one of its Alberta lumber mills. Weyerhaeuser Company Limited admitted to violating workplace safety laws during proceedings held on May 19 at the Grande Prairie Court of Justice. The company pleaded guilty to one count under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure the safety of a worker. Twelve additional charges filed in the case were withdrawn by the Crown. The case relates to a fatal incident that took place on November 18,…

26 May

Calgary to Host Spiritual Evening “Ek Sham Shri Ram Ji Ke Naam” with Swami Atmanand Puri Ji Maharaj

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A spiritually enriching evening of devotion and divine blessings is set to take place in Calgary as devotees gather for “Ek Sham Shri Ram Ji Ke Naam”, a special discourse by Mahamandleshwar Acharya Shri Swami Atmanand Puri Ji Maharaj on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by a special Meet & Greet and Questions & Answers session from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The spiritual gathering will take place at Panorama Hills. While sharing information with National Times, Rahul Kumar stated that the program is being…

26 May

Chinmaya Mission Calgary to Host Grand “Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Archana & Havan” on June 13

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Devotees in Calgary are set to witness a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual experience as Chinmaya Mission Calgary presents the grand “Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Archana & Havan” on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Crown Banquet Hall in northeast Calgary. Organized as part of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav 75 celebrations, the spiritual gathering aims to bring the community together in collective prayer, devotion, and chanting for strength, success, peace, and prosperity. While sharing information with National Times, Vidya Rajgopalan stated that the event is being organized to unite the community through devotion and collective spiritual energy. She encouraged families,…

23 May

Edmonton Dog Owner Found Guilty of Criminal Negligence in Tragic Mauling Death of 11-Year-Old Kache Grist

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge found an Edmonton woman guilty on Friday of criminal negligence causing death, ruling that her failure to secure two large, aggressive dogs constituted a wanton and reckless disregard for human life. Alberta Court of King’s Bench Justice Eric Macklin handed down the conviction against 46-year-old Crystal MacDonald, whose two unneutered Cane Corsos fatally mauled 11-year-old Kache Grist on April 1, 2024. The tragic attack occurred inside MacDonald’s residence in south Edmonton’s Summerside neighbourhood, where the young boy was visiting his father for spring break. During the delivery of the high-profile verdict, Justice Macklin sharply…

21 May

Alberta RCMP in Parkland Assist Major Cross-Canada Drug Bust Linked to Organized Crime Network

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A major multi-year investigation led by the Winnipeg Police Service with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and police agencies across the country has resulted in dozens of arrests, hundreds of criminal charges, and the seizure of large quantities of illicit drugs connected to organized crime operations spanning multiple provinces. According to police, the investigation uncovered an interprovincial drug trafficking network moving illicit substances from the United States into Canada. Authorities say Alberta was being used as a key storage and transit point before drugs were distributed into Manitoba and other regions. The Alberta RCMP’s…