Alberta

Alberta RCMP reminding drivers to fasten their seatbelts

Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists that wearing a seatbelt saves lives.In 2024, the Alberta RCMP handed out almost 3,000 tickets due to seatbelt-related offences and are now offering tips for drivers...

Mar 12, 2025

Premier Smith facing criticism over diplomatic approach to U.S. tariffs

Premier Danielle Smith is facing criticism for her diplomatic approach to the U.S. trade war as a harder line from her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford on Tuesday appeared, for the first time, to open th...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 11, 2025

Premier Smith calls for urgent ministers meeting amid U.S. trade war

Premier Danielle Smith is calling for an urgent meeting with her counterparts and the prime minister to discuss the Canada-U.S. trade war amid hopes there is chance of talks that could lead to de-esca...

Mar 11, 2025

Agriculture ministers say Team Canada approach to tariffs will continue as GGC expresses concern about trade war

Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers says they will continue with a Team Canada approach in dealing with US tariffs. The ministers met in Ottawa on Thursday as part of what a rele...

Mar 11, 2025

Ottawa, Alberta reach joint $70-million deal for homelessness response

Ottawa and Alberta have reached a new joint $70-million funding agreement to aid the province's response to homelessness.Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the funding is expected to boost shel...

Mar 11, 2025

Canadian product scan apps receiving a boost in downloads

As political leaders, businesses, and residents take their stance on the ongoing Canada-U.S tariff war; a movement has started from coast to coast of consumers boycotting American products.As a result...

Mar 11, 2025

Alberta and Canada reach agreement to increase funding for student meals

The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada have reached an agreement to supplement proposed provincial funding for student meals with $42 million in federal funding. The Canada-Alberta Nat...

Mar 11, 2025

Province announces EMS to move from AHS to Acute Care Alberta

Alberta's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will transition to Acute Care Alberta beginning on April 1, marking another step forward in the province's health care refocusing initiative.The provincial g...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 11, 2025

Alberta approves new treatment for advanced prostate cancer

The Government of Alberta has made Pluvicto, a new radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced prostate cancer, available to Albertans in an effort to improve treatment access. A national pricing agree...

Mar 11, 2025

Newly independent MLA Scott Sinclair disappointed, but not ruling out return to UCP

A rural United Conservative backbencher kicked out of caucus last week for opposing the government's budget says he's disappointed but isn't ruling out a return to the party.Scott Sinclair, the now-in...

Mar 10, 2025