Category Archives: Alberta
Albertans asked to exercise caution as bear activity increases
A public safety advisory has been issued in Alberta as bears begin emerging from hibernation across the province. With increasing bear activity expected throughout the coming months, Forestry and Park...
Apr 12, 2025
Alberta government and auditor at odds over lawyer involvement in health probe
The Alberta government and its auditor general are at odds over the province's decision to bring its lawyers directly into the investigation surrounding multimillion-dollar health contracts.The issue ...
Apr 11, 2025
Alberta's top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine
EDMONTON Alberta's top doctor for public health says officials are working to contain the spread of measles as case counts continue to rise. Health officials say there are 58 confirmed cases of measle...
Apr 11, 2025
Proposed bill sparks resignations and funding stress for Alberta Law Foundation and beneficiaries
The Alberta Law Foundation claims proposed changes to the Legal Profession Act have already been utilized to deny or reduce $10 million in non-profit grant funding, but Minister of Justice Mickey Amer...
Apr 11, 2025
Fatality inquiry for Columbia Icefield bus rollover to be held in June
A fatality inquiry is to take place in June for the three people killed five years ago when a tour bus tumbled down an embankment on the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park.Three people died and...
Apr 10, 2025
Alberta bill enables hydrogen home heating, electricity market remodelling
Alberta's government is looking to give the green light to hydrogen as a home and commercial heating fuel in a move it says will boost demand and reduce emissions.If passed, legislation tabled by Util...
Apr 10, 2025
Alberta spending $900,000 to upgrade monitoring as wildfire season begins
As Alberta heads into the heart of wildfire season, the province is committing almost $1 million to upgrade its early-warning systems.Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says $900,000 is being allocated to ...
Apr 10, 2025
Alberta finalizing flood maps faster than ever before
The Government of Alberta is pleased to report it has finalized more flood maps in the past five years than in the previous 35 combined. Officials say flood maps play a critical role in informing loca...
Apr 10, 2025
Alberta Sheriffs says proposed Bill 49 amendments could undermine effectiveness of police
The Government of Alberta introduced Bill 49 on April 7, which was met with mixed reactions from agencies across the province.According to the province, if the bill is passed, the Public Safety and Em...
Apr 10, 2025
Economic development program aims to boost investment and tourism in central region
The 2024-25 round of the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program saw triple its typical investment at $9.8 million, and multiple central Alberta projects are set to be recipients of ...
Apr 10, 2025