Category Archives: Alberta
Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta
QUBEC - The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Qubcois is throwing his support behind a possible referendum in Alberta, saying Premier Danielle Smith is standing up for her province. Paul St-Pierre Pla...
May 6, 2025
Organ donation checkbox on AB tax forms a great step, says advocate
A Lethbridge man says the Alberta Government is taking a positive step forward by making it easier for more people to register as organ and tissue donors.On May 5, the province said that this year's T...
May 6, 2025
Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.Smith, in a livestream address, says she wan...
May 5, 2025
Alberta T1 tax form to include organ and tissue donation info request
Starting with the 2025 tax year, Alberta's T1 tax form will include a check box that allows Albertans to ask for more information about organ and tissue donation.Alberta is following the lead of Briti...
May 5, 2025
Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run
OTTAWA - The group that added dozens of candidates to the ballot in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's riding in the recent federal election is planning to do the same in the upcoming byelection. ...
May 5, 2025
Alberta expanding measles immunizations access to prevent the spread
Alberta Health Services is ready to ramp up additional measles clinics across the province including extending hours at existing measles-specific clinics and opening additional clinic space, based on ...
May 5, 2025
Alberta premier to give live address on province's 'path forward' with Ottawa
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a livestreamed address this afternoon to outline the province's path forward with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. Smith has said she wil...
May 5, 2025
'A positive first step': Premier Smith has first meeting with Prime Minister Carney
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she had a positive first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday.Smith said her and Carney spoke at length about the policies and legislation that are "ho...
May 2, 2025
Alberta government defends $280K for new rug in premier's office
Alberta's government is defending a hefty bill to replace the rug in Premier Danielle Smith's office.The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20...
May 2, 2025
Alberta reports 17 more cases of measles, bringing total to 210
Alberta is reporting 17 new cases of measles, bringing the province's total to 210 since the beginning of March.The government says half the total cases have been recorded in the province's south zone...
May 2, 2025