Alberta

Alberta and Japanese ministry sign Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Premier Danielle Smith and Ichiro Takahara, chairman and CEO of the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), while the two were at ...

Mar 13, 2025

Canadian fighter jets carrying out training exercises at CFB Suffield

Canadian fighter jets will be carrying out operations at CFB Suffield from Thursday to Monday, the National Defense department said.CF-188 Hornets based in Cold Lake will approach from Calgary en rout...

Mar 13, 2025

Oil and gas reserves in Alberta higher than previous AER estimates

A news release from the province says Alberta has bigger reserves of natural gas than first thought. New measurements of the gas in the Montney, Duvernay and Deep Basin areas has found that there are ...

Mar 13, 2025

Alberta government tables proposed changes to Wildlife Act

New legislation tabled by Alberta's government would make hunting in a wheelchair legal while also permitting kids as young as 12 to use guns to hunt without adults around.Forestry and Parks Minister ...

Mar 12, 2025

Wildlife warning issued for cougars near Waterton Village

A wildlife warning was issued Tuesday for cougars in Waterton Village and area.Cougars are frequenting the area where the village, Linnet Lake and Prince of Wales trails are located, according to the ...

Mar 12, 2025

Province to boost school employment opportunities if Budget 2025 passes

New investments from Alberta's 2025 budget could mean employment expansions for Alberta Schools.If passed, Budget 2025 would work to address enrolment pressure on schools brought on by population grow...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 12, 2025

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