Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta premier to give live address on province's 'path forward' with Ottawa
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a livestreamed address this afternoon to outline the province's path forward with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. Smith has said she wil...
May 05, 2025
'A positive first step': Premier Smith has first meeting with Prime Minister Carney
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she had a positive first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday.Smith said her and Carney spoke at length about the policies and legislation that are "ho...
May 02, 2025
Alberta government defends $280K for new rug in premier's office
Alberta's government is defending a hefty bill to replace the rug in Premier Danielle Smith's office.The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20...
May 02, 2025
Alberta reports 17 more cases of measles, bringing total to 210
Alberta is reporting 17 new cases of measles, bringing the province's total to 210 since the beginning of March.The government says half the total cases have been recorded in the province's south zone...
May 02, 2025
Alberta government in 'final stages' of health-care revamp with new legislation
A year-and-a-half after announcing it would massively reorganize the health-care system, Alberta's government says it's now in the final stages of the still-controversial revamp.The United Conservativ...
May 02, 2025
Public library funding maintained in 2025 provincial budget
If passed, Alberta's Budget 2025 will maintain its funding levels for public libraries by investing $39 million to support them. The funding will be distributed to 225 library boards across the provin...
May 02, 2025
Sexual Violence Awareness Month promotes shared responsibility, culture of consent
In Alberta, the month of May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, a government initiative to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and promote a culture of consent.Both Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Cult...
May 02, 2025
Alberta RCMP encourage motorists to use caution during province-wide highway cleanup
Alberta RCMP are requesting motorists use caution while driving on provincial highways during a province-wide highway cleanup, taking place May 3 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. If weather prevents the cleanup,...
May 02, 2025
Budget 2025 set to increase employment service support
In Budget 2025, the Government of Alberta is allocating $185 million, an increase of almost $89 million, to expanding employment supports for Albertans and helping employers find, hire and train worke...
May 02, 2025
Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek to resign to allow Pierre Poilievre to run in his place
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle RiverCrowfoot riding in Alberta.Kurek says he is "temporar...
May 02, 2025