Alberta

Website showcases Made in Alberta foods as tariffs push Canadians to buy local

Anybody who is looking to avoid supporting American companies in the wake of U.S. tariffs can easily find local alternatives.MadeInAlberta.co launched in 2023 as the Alberta Food Processors Associatio...

Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 03, 2025

Alberta law society to hold sanction hearing for former justice minister Kaycee Madu

Alberta's law society is to hold a hearing to sanction former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu.Madu was found guilty of misconduct last year when, as justice minister in 2021, he phoned Edmonto...

Feb 03, 2025

Premier Smith says 'no economic justification' for U.S. tariffs

"I am disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to place tariffs on all Canadian goods," said Premier Danielle Smith in a statement Saturday.-READ: Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent...

Feb 02, 2025

'Revolving door of leadership', says advocate on Alberta Health Services' board dismissal

The province announced Jan. 31 that the entire Alberta Health Services board has been dismissed, effective immediately.-READ: Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over...

Feb 01, 2025

Trudeau issues statement on Black History Month to honour Black Canadians

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on Black History Month, on Feb. 1. Trudeau said that today is an opportunity to honour the culture, resilience, and achievements of Black Canadians."In...

Feb 01, 2025

Alberta sending delegation to U.S. National Prayer Breakfast

The Government of Alberta is sending a delegation of three ministers to represent the province at the United States' National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The National Prayer Breakfast has bee...

Jan 31, 2025

Serial killer wanted in U.S. and Mexico lived in Taber for 49 years

Investigators spent decades trying to find her, but she had been hiding in southern Alberta almost the whole time.The Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) in Missouri has released the details of the...

Jan 31, 2025

Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services.Seniors, Community and Social Services ...

Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 31, 2025

2024 edition of Alberta Open Farm Days breaks attendance record

Organizers with Alberta Open Farm Days say attendance broke a record in 2024. They say Open Farm Days attracted 52,000 visitors in 2024 compared to 36,000 in 2023."We were very excited about Alberta O...

Jan 30, 2025

Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.Ray Reshke, executive director of the Edmonton-based Proble...

Jan 30, 2025