Alberta

Alberta introducing new fund for traffic safety following changes to photo radar guidelines

Alberta's government has launched a new $13 million Traffic Safety Fund for municipalities to upgrade local roads and intersections that pose demonstrated safety risks. The move comes just ahead of Ap...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 27, 2025

Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

EDMONTON - Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says eight municipalities as...

Mar 27, 2025

Alberta upgrades online tool connecting businesses with available locations

The Government of Alberta is endeavouring to make it easier for investors to find the best place for their business by upgrading its Site Selector Tool, a free online service that connects businesses ...

Mar 27, 2025

Alberta minister travelling to Germany to strengthen trade partnerships

Alberta's Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, is travelling to Germany in an effort to support market diversification and promote Alberta as a desirable investment destination to strength...

Mar 27, 2025

PUSH for Parkinson's this April

Internationally, April is recognized as Parkinson Awareness Month.According to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, more than 110,000 Canadians live with Parkinson disease and Atypical Parkinsonism, ...

Mar 27, 2025

Pediatric care in Alberta underfunded and putting kids at risk; medical association

Alberta doctors are warning of ``catastrophic'' consequences for children's physical and mental health if the province doesn't boost funding for pediatric care.The Alberta Medical Association says nea...

Mar 26, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is channelling Winston Churchill to categorically reject accusations she is turning her back on Canada by meeting and talking to U.S. officials and influencers who wish ...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 26, 2025

Private investments eroding public health care, Parkland Institute report finds

A new report by the Parkland Institute, titled "Operation Profit: Private Surgical Contracts Deliver Higher Costs and Longer Waits," suggests that Alberta's outsourcing to private health care provider...

Mar 26, 2025

Survey opens for Albertan feedback on food safety in child care facilities

Starting today, Alberta residents are invited to participate in an online survey to help inform the implementation of regulations and policies relating to food safety in the province. In the fall of 2...

Mar 26, 2025

Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

Alberta's government is looking to regulate private online gambling websites in a move it says will capture lost revenue and protect bettors.If passed, new legislation tabled by Service Alberta Minist...

Mar 26, 2025