Category Archives: Alberta
Feds announce $20 million Alberta energy sector investment
The Government of Canada announced a $19.4 million investment into the Alberta energy sector on Thursday.Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources Canada, Corey Hogan, who is MP for the riding of ...
Jun 25, 2026 Calgary Confederation MP Corey Hogan, who is Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $19.4 million in energy sector funding in Innisfail on June 25, 2026. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Country Thunder cancels Calgary festival citing sound restrictions, construction
A major Alberta music festival has cancelled this year's show, citing construction and noise levels. Country Thunder Alberta announced it two days before its shows were set to begin. Festival organize...
Jun 24, 2026
Alberta invited to returning Play On! street hockey tournament in Calgary this August
An extremely exciting street hockey festival is returning to Calgary, and all of Alberta is invited.Play On!, in partnership with several entities, including Hockey Night in Canada, runs August 20-22,...
Jun 24, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Half of Calgary Chamber members would consider leaving if Alberta separates; poll
A poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce suggests almost half of its members would move their businesses out of Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada. Probe Research cond...
Jun 24, 2026 Downtown Calgary. (Image Credit: ID 107629859 © Susanrydbergphotography | Dreamstime.com)
Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed Forces battalion have been removed pending an investigation. It says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant ...
Jun 24, 2026
Alberta unveils 10-year cancer care strategy
The Alberta government has announced the launch of a new provincial cancer care strategy that aims to expand screening, speed up diagnosis and improve care for patients across the province.Alberta's S...
Jun 23, 2026 Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange announce a major step forward in Alberta cancer care in Calgary on June 23, 2026.. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta-YouTube)
New provincial council to look at infrastructure funding for municipalities
The province says it is starting what it calls a minister's council to look into new ways of funding municipal infrastructure. The government says in a release that the council will include people fro...
Jun 23, 2026 Installation of water main, sanitary sewer, and storm drain system. (Image Credit: ID 151547555 © Maksim Safaniuk | Dreamstime.com)
Keep children safe around windows and balconies
Many families cool off by opening windows or going out on balconies in the summer. However, according to Primary Care Alberta (PCA), open windows and balconies can be a serious fall risk to children, ...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 369274711 © Nadezda Anokhina | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta nixes booze price hike after premier, Calgary mayor snipe at each other
The Alberta government says it has directed the provincial liquor regulator to reverse course on hikes to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants. The increase, which took effect ear...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 146960932 © Mirko Vitali | Dreamstime.com)
Province's Indigenous minister issues statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rajan Sawhney, recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day with a prepared statement Sunday morning."Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportun...
Jun 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 61988012 | Aboriginal Dancing © Photokvu | Dreamstime.com)