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Market Watch - Dec. 5, 2025
This week's highlightsMid-week sentiment surge moves equity markets into positive territoryDivergent policy signals drive rate swingsCanada's unemployment rate falls to 6.5%, driven by rise in part-ti...
Dec 08, 2025
Parts of northern Alberta slated to see upwards of 30 cm of snow by Tuesday
Many parts of north and southeastern Alberta are expected to get a blast of wintry weather Monday.Environment Canada says much of the Peace Region north of Edmonton, including Grande Prairie in the we...
Dec 08, 2025
Alberta Parks’ 2025 season in review
Provincial government officials say Alberta Parks emerged as a top spot for getaways this year, drawing visitors from near and far looking to dive into new and memorable outdoor adventures. This year,...
Dec 06, 2025
Holly Jolly Public Skate in Ponoka
The holiday season is here and it's time to celebrate with some festive skating fun for all ages at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street). Town officials are inviting residents to come out on Sund...
Dec 06, 2025
Ponoka's outdoor rink now open
Town of Ponoka PSA -- The Outdoor Rink (ODR) next to the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) is now open for the season. Citizens will be able to lace up their skates and enjoy the outdoor ice surfa...
Dec 05, 2025
Albertans invited to engage with information sessions regarding nuclear energy
Albertans are being invited to participate in upcoming information sessions to have their say on nuclear energy in the province.As part of Alberta's public engagement on nuclear energy and its potenti...
Dec 05, 2025
Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic
An Alberta judge says a bill introduced this week by Premier Danielle Smith's government is undemocratic.Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby made the comment in a decision issued today in Calga...
Dec 05, 2025
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drives
Almost one-quarter of all politicians in the Alberta legislature now face citizen-led petition drives to remove them from office.Alberta's chief electoral officer told a legislature committee today he...
Dec 05, 2025
Alberta's job numbers improved in November
Red Deer's unemployment rate held steady in November, ticking just a point down to 7.3 per cent.It was 7.4 per cent in October, according to Labour Force Statistics released by the Government of Alber...
Dec 05, 2025
Province says Indigenous voices to shape recovery-oriented care
The Alberta government has announced a new Mental Health and Addiction Wisdom Council will provide Indigenous advice, guidance and cultural insight to strengthen recovery-oriented care in the province...
Dec 05, 2025