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Minister Neudorf travelling to Montana to strengthen cross-border energy ties
One elected official from Alberta hopes to improve the reliability of the grid on both sides of the international border.Nathan Neudorf, Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities, will travel ...
Jan 05, 2026
Several violations by drivers in Red Deer on New Year's Eve, say RCMP
Red Deer RCMP stopped 210 vehicles on New Year's Eve during check stops and extra patrols.Every driver was given a mandatory alcohol screening (MAS).Five were removed from the roads, with two failing ...
Jan 02, 2026
Year-in-Review: Blackfalds Mayor Laura Svab says transparency is key heading into 2026
Blackfalds Mayor Laura Svab said since the election in October, the CAO and administration have set council up for success.With numerous workshops and trainings, she feels they are ready to lead the c...
Jan 02, 2026
Citizen petition on Alberta separation approved
A new petition aims to create a referendum on the separation of Alberta from Canada.Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure has announced that a new citizen initiative petition has met the requirements...
Jan 02, 2026
Premier Smith not eyeing early election, as new conservative party forms
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is dismissing rumours that she might call an election as early as this spring.Smith says her United Conservatives are polling well and that governments are elected to fo...
Jan 02, 2026
Grant Hunter sworn in as Alberta's environment minister
Two southern Albertans have received promotions within the Alberta Government.Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter was sworn in as environment minister in a ceremony on Friday, January 2, 2026.This follows t...
Jan 02, 2026
Year-in-Review: Innisfail Mayor Jean Barclay reflects on housing and economic development
It was a busy year in the Town of Innisfail, according to Mayor Jean Barclay, where council focused on housing and economic development in the community.As a result, she said, in both of those areas, ...
Jan 02, 2026
Canada's top CEOs made 248 times the average worker
A new report claims that 2024 was a record year for CEO pay in Canada.The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) states that Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs made 248 times as much money as the ...
Jan 02, 2026
Residential Green Route plowing begins with school sites
The City says it will begin plowing residential Green Routes throughout the community, starting with school sites, on Jan. 2, 2026. Green Routes are the collector roads, transit routes, and school zon...
Jan 02, 2026
Year-in-Review: Burton Bailey reflects on first 8 months as Red Deer's Member of Parliament
He's been on the job for eight months, and Red Deer MP Burton Bailey says it's been a humbling experience working in the House of Commons on behalf of constituents.Elected under the Conservative Party...
Jan 01, 2026