Category Archives: Alberta
'Canada is everyone, for everyone': Carney meets with Alberta remain campaigners
BANFF - The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans. Tho...
Sep 11, 2026
Alberta government launches $4M ad campaign ahead of fall separation referendum
Alberta's government says it has launched a $4-million advertising campaign urging citizens vote to stay in Canada in next month's referendum. The campaign will advertise online, on TV and radio, and ...
Sep 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press)
Primary Care Alberta reports over 720,000 lives claimed by suicide globally each year
Primary Care Alberta is raising awareness about the impacts of suicide as today marks World Suicide Prevention Day.They report that suicide claims over 720,000 lives worldwide each year, affecting ind...
Sep 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 54457830 © Katarzyna Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta Blue Cross launches 2026 Faces of Wellness program
An Alberta Blue Cross program is looking for Albertans who champion wellness.This year's edition of its Faces of Wellness program will give winners the chance to choose a charity to receive a donation...
Sep 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 193896791 © Martinmark | Dreamstime.com)
Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable housing units across the province. Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agenc...
Sep 9, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shakes hands with construction workers while making a housing announcement in Red Deer, Alta., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
AI minister says solutions exist after Anthropic researcher quits over safety fears
The federal artificial intelligence minister said the government is closely following the situation at Anthropic after a researcher who resigned from the company Tuesday said people in the industry fe...
Sep 9, 2026 Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon speaks as Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne looks on during a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
Alberta students maintain world-class standing
The Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers' Association are both celebrating after it was revealed this week that students in this province continue to be among Canada's highest achievers.That...
Sep 9, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 6082292 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com)
Minister Neudorf shares statement for International FASD Awareness Day
Today is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day, set on the ninth day of the ninth month to represent the nine months of pregnancy.As part of FASD Awareness Day, the Alberta Minis...
Sep 9, 2026 Photo Courtesy Alberta Government (Image Credit: Photo Courtesy Alberta Government)
Alberta to accept recently expired passports for licence renewals amid summer surge
Alberta's government says it's making it easier to renew driver's licences after the province saw a summer surge when its controversial new cards became available.Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally s...
Sep 8, 2026 (Image Credit: Amber Bracken | The Canadian Press)
Former Edmonton cop tapped to lead ALERT
An ex-Edmonton Police Service officer has been appointed CEO of ALERT.ALERT, or Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, will be led by Jonathan Coughlan. He becomes the agency's sixth CEO and is the f...
Sep 8, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)