Caribou Publishing Editorial Staff

Drumheller RCMP charge male after neighbour dispute ends in shooting

On Oct. 7, 2025, at around 10:30 P.M. Drumheller RCMP responded to a complaint where two males were shot and required medical assistance. Drumheller RCMP attended and confirmed that the two males had entered…

editor October 9, 2025

Alberta News Alberta RCMP

Alberta RCMP participates in #OperationImpact2025 safety campaign this Thanksgiving weekend

During the Thanksgiving long weekend, Alberta RCMP will enforce initiatives to prevent impaired and distracted driving as part of #OperationImpact2025. The public is encouraged to prioritize road safety by avoiding impaired, fatigued, or distracted driving, and by buckling up. Report dangerous driving to 911 for a safer environment.

editor October 9, 2025

Alberta RCMP

RCMP makes arrest in homicide investigation

On Oct. 7, 2025, Evansburg RCMP were called to a deadly altercation that took place at a rural Tree Farm in Yellowhead County, Alta. Evansburg RCMP, assisted by Mayerthorpe RCMP, Edson RCMP, as well as…

editor October 9, 2025

Alberta RCMP

Innisfail RCMP request assistance locating missing senior

Innisfail RCMP is requesting assistance locating missing 81-year-old Robbin Pilgrim. Robbin was last seen in Innisfail today and advised that he was heading to Brooks. Robbin has a medical condition that causes…

editor October 9, 2025

Caribou Publishing The Lamont Leader

Andrew to St. Paul drone flight could open up new markets and opportunities

A new program supported by Alberta HUB aims to establish a drone-friendly ecosystem in the Lamont County area, enabling commercial drone operations like delivery and agriculture through successful test flights, marking significant advancements in drone technology and opportunities.

editor October 5, 2025

Alberta News

Decades-long provincial underfunding threatens rural infrastructure, municipalities say

Rural Alberta faces a $17.25 billion infrastructure deficit due to decades of government neglect, affecting development and services. Councillor Kara Westerlund emphasizes that current funding fails to meet rural needs. While the UCP acknowledges pressures from population growth and reduced resource revenue, funding remains inadequate, hindering essential infrastructure projects.

editor September 15, 2025

Alberta News

Majority of 911 calls diverted to Alberta’s non-urgent health line returned to EMS

Alberta's EMS-811 Shared Response Line has diverted over 50,000 non-urgent 911 calls, but many returned to EMS due to clinical needs. Critics argue the program is ineffective, citing fewer successful diversions than promised. Restructuring has also caused confusion in responsibility.

editor September 15, 2025

Alberta News

Future on agenda at Alberta Next panel discussion

At the Alberta Next Town Hall, Premier Danielle Smith addressed various topics, including Alberta's relationship with Ottawa, potential changes in equalization payments, a new pension plan, and immigration policy. Despite audience engagement, concerns arose about fairness in handling questions and the transparency of discussions, with critiques of the event being labeled as propaganda.

editor September 15, 2025

Alberta News

Southern Alberta water usage below average in back-to-back seasons

Southern Alberta farmers experienced abundant rainfall, easing their irrigation concerns. Despite low reservoir levels early in the season, rains reduced water demand significantly, leading to a positive outlook for winter storage.

editor September 15, 2025