Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta NDP's Nenshi reacts to election results
Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP, congratulated Mark Carney Tuesday for his becoming prime minister."It's now time to set aside the divisive battles and come together to serve Canada in a time...
Apr 29, 2025
Province to update the Water Act
Alberta's government says it is exploring opportunities to make more water available by updating the Water Act - and wants to hear from Albertans.According to provincial officials, demand for water is...
Apr 29, 2025
Smith wants to 'reset the relationship' between Alberta and Ottawa
As the 45th federal election comes to a close, Alberta's premier says the status quo relationship between her province and the Canadian government cannot continue.Danielle Smith congratulated Liberal ...
Apr 29, 2025
Unofficial 'Student Vote' would have elected Conservative minority
More than 900,000 students across Canada have made their voices clear.Youths in Grades 4-12 recently took part in the mock Student Vote, conducted by CIVIX and Elections Canada.National Student Vote:T...
Apr 29, 2025
'They want Alberta': Premier Smith positions province as food and energy partner with Japan
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith returned Saturday from her visit to Asia to identify new opportunities for collaboration across Alberta's resource, agri-food and technology sectors.-READ: Premier Smith...
Apr 26, 2025
International Language Teacher Bursaries released for 2025-26
The International Language Teacher Bursary has been awarded to 10 public school teachers this year, at $4,200 each. Awarded annually, provincial officials note the bursary supports teachers who want t...
Apr 25, 2025
New grant stream to fund apprenticeship training under Alberta unions
If passed, Budget 2025 will create a new grant program designed to empower unions to offer additional apprenticeship training in high demand programs. There is $15 million allocated for the program, t...
Apr 25, 2025
Alberta School Councils' Association holding Annual General Meeting
The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) is holding the School Councils' Symposium and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 26 and 27 in its 96th year of promoting parent engagement in public ...
Apr 25, 2025
Information and Privacy Commissioner reminds of privacy options amidst 23andMe bankruptcy filing
In light of 23andMe filing for bankruptcy in a U.S. court last month, Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod is reminding residents to protect their personal information. She says...
Apr 25, 2025
Ag societies, facing tough economy, receive $7.4M boost from Alberta government
Alberta's seven regional agricultural societies are receiving a one-time cash injection of over $7 million to face challenging economic conditions and plan ahead.Lethbridge and District Exhibition, Me...
Apr 24, 2025