April 27, 2026 - Caribou Publishing

Alberta school divisions, including BRSD, banned books to comply with provincial order

Alberta school divisions have removed over 170 books from libraries, including poetry collections and graphic novels, to comply with a provincial order from Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides. This directive, aimed at eliminating materials depicting sexual acts, required schools to submit lists of the removed items by January 5.

editor April 27, 2026

Alberta Crime News Viking RCMP

Vermilion RCMP arrest male suspect for second-degree murder of Brady Snelgrove

On April 22, 2026, the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit were able to secure sufficient evidence to support charges and obtained an arrest warrant for Cole Erich Hill.

editor April 27, 2026

Lamont Leader News News Tofield Mercury News

Jasper council sets deadline for historic hotel to pay taxes or be auctioned

The historic Astoria Hotel in Jasper, facing over $720,000 in unpaid taxes since 2020, is set for public auction by September 17, 2026, unless the owners resolve their debts. Despite requests for leniency due to hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires, the council emphasizes the need for equity among taxpayers.

editor April 27, 2026