Alberta Federation of Labour joins pension debate
AFL President Gil McGowan speaks to United Nurses of Alberta. -Image via AFL Media Release The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is joining the fray over Alberta’s potential exit from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). During a speech to the United Nurses of Alberta, AFL President Gil McGowan said Albertans need a public campaign to keep us in the CPP. “We need a ‘remain’ campaign – a campaign to keep…
Timberlea search warrant leads to drug charges
Fort McMurray drug investigation sees suspected cocaine and cash seized. Image provided by ALERT A Fort McMurray man is facing drug-related charges following a police investigation in Fort McMurray. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) with the help of…
Police anticipate more demonstrations against violence in the Middle East
RCMP Badge. Image from Wiki Media Wood Buffalo RCMP says they will continue to monitor local demonstrations related to the conflict in the Middle East. The police say the rising violence in The Levant is a concern to residents of…
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team to investigate RCMP involved shooting
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team logo via @ASIRT_ab on X.com The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating the actions of Wood Buffalo RCMP in a recent shooting incident. Around 4:05 p.m. on September 27th, Police responded to multiple…
Otipemisiwak Métis return from Healing Retreat
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is welcoming back 30 residential school survivors. The Métis bearers of the residential school legacy participated in a Land-Based Healing Retreat at Métis Crossing a few hundred kilometers south of Fort McMurray from October 13-15. This…