Category Archives: Alberta
Citizen initiative application for anti-separation referendum approved
A Citizen Initiative application for an ani-separation referendum has been approved by Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure.As a result, a notice of initiative petition was issued by the ...
Jun 30, 2025
Province investing in Indigenous tourism
Alberta's government has announced a $6 million investment to support Indigenous-led tourism through Travel Alberta's renewed agreement with Indigenous Tourism Alberta.According to provincial official...
Jun 30, 2025
New income tax cut takes effect July 1 in Alberta
The Government of Alberta says its new tax cut will save families money.Effective July 1, 2025, the first $60,000 of income will be taxed at eight per cent, compared to the previous rate of 10 per cen...
Jun 30, 2025
Alberta government seeking advice to tackle classroom violence, aggression
Alberta's government is seeking advice to address violence and aggression in schools.Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says it's a serious problem as learning disruptions and mental health conce...
Jun 30, 2025
Tips to protect your child from concussions this summer
According to Acute Care Alberta and Primary Care Alberta, falls are the leading cause of injuries leading to emergency department or urgent care centre visits for children in Alberta.With that being s...
Jun 28, 2025
Referendum panel gives Albertans a chance to 'steer the ship': MLA Wright
Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright says a planned summer tour to hear from Albertans on potential referendum topics is a great way for the Alberta government to engage from the bottom-up.Premier D...
Jun 27, 2025
Alberta judge grants injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill
An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.Justice Allison Kuntz, in a written judgment, has issued a temporary injunction agains...
Jun 27, 2025
Update 8: Alberta wildfire update
Current situationThere are 59 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.18 are classified as out of control, eight are being held and 33 are u...
Jun 27, 2025
Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine
The Alberta government has reached a deal to off-load what remains of its controversial stockpile of unused children's pain and fever medicine.Kristi Bland, with Alberta Health Services, says they are...
Jun 27, 2025
Alberta ends fiscal year with $8.3B surplus
The Government of Alberta is reporting a strong end to the 2024-25 fiscal year.It is posting its fourth consecutive surplus, this time totalling $8.3 billion.The increase in the surplus is largely due...
Jun 27, 2025