Alberta to announce ‘immediate changes’ to reduce driver test wait times
Since the driver test system went from private to government-run, Albertans have reported having to wait more than six weeks to book a driving exam. Continue reading
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Southwest Anthony Henday Drive widening construction to begin this fall
Work to expand the busy southwest leg of Edmonton’s Anthony Henday Drive will begin this fall and take three years to complete. Continue reading
Valley Ridge owners concerned over Calgary ring road tree removal
Valley Ridge homeowners are concerned about a stretch of trees that will be chopped down to make way for Calgary’s ring road. Continue reading
Support in Alberta for family devastated by Oyen crash has ‘touched our hearts’
Bob Jeffreys, whose son Zachary was killed in a crash near Oyen on Aug. 7, was stunned to hear about another fatal crash on Highway 9. Continue reading
Alberta addressing concerns with driver’s licence test delays
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Some help is on the way for people frustrated, waiting weeks and weeks to get their driver’s licence tests done. Continue reading
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Mandatory school bus seatbelts may be a possibility for Lethbridge
The issue of mandatory seatbelts in school buses isn’t new, as calls for them have been around since the 1980s. Continue reading
Sherwood Park Freeway drivers to see faster speed limits
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Strathcona County says it has been told a provincial speed limit review has concluded a stretch of Sherwood Park Freeway that currently has a 70 km/h speed limit can safely be increased to 80 km/h. Continue reading
Speed limits could be varied on Deerfoot Trail as province looks for fix to traffic troubles
The province also highlighted a number of spots along the highway within Calgary that are in need of upgrades, including the need for a northbound connection from 11 Street N.E. Continue reading
Former Alberta Transportation employee sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for selling government assets
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
A former Alberta Transportation employee who pleaded guilty to selling government assets has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison without having to pay any money back. Continue reading
Alberta farm groups ask province to push date for new driver training rules
Starting March 1, drivers of semi-trucks and commercial buses will need to take more extensive training, including work in the classroom and on the road, to qualify for a licence. Continue reading