Category Archives: Alberta

Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes
The former Alberta cabinet minister removed from caucus says he's been pestering the government in question period and tabling a series of documents in the legislature in an effort to provide transpar...
Apr 30, 2025

Alberta government changing election rules
The Alberta government says it is looking at a number of changes to its election rules.Bill 54, if passed, would ban electronic tabulators, require unofficial vote counts to be completed within 12 hou...
Apr 30, 2025

Nominations open for Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
You can now nominate someone for the 2025 edition of the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards celebrate out-of-this-world individuals who give their time, energy and...
Apr 29, 2025
Alberta NDP's Nenshi reacts to election results
Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP, congratulated Mark Carney Tuesday for his becoming prime minister."It's now time to set aside the divisive battles and come together to serve Canada in a time...
Apr 29, 2025

Province to update the Water Act
Alberta's government says it is exploring opportunities to make more water available by updating the Water Act - and wants to hear from Albertans.According to provincial officials, demand for water is...
Apr 29, 2025

Smith wants to 'reset the relationship' between Alberta and Ottawa
As the 45th federal election comes to a close, Alberta's premier says the status quo relationship between her province and the Canadian government cannot continue.Danielle Smith congratulated Liberal ...
Apr 29, 2025

Unofficial 'Student Vote' would have elected Conservative minority
More than 900,000 students across Canada have made their voices clear.Youths in Grades 4-12 recently took part in the mock Student Vote, conducted by CIVIX and Elections Canada.National Student Vote:T...
Apr 29, 2025

'They want Alberta': Premier Smith positions province as food and energy partner with Japan
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith returned Saturday from her visit to Asia to identify new opportunities for collaboration across Alberta's resource, agri-food and technology sectors.-READ: Premier Smith...
Apr 26, 2025

International Language Teacher Bursaries released for 2025-26
The International Language Teacher Bursary has been awarded to 10 public school teachers this year, at $4,200 each. Awarded annually, provincial officials note the bursary supports teachers who want t...
Apr 25, 2025

New grant stream to fund apprenticeship training under Alberta unions
If passed, Budget 2025 will create a new grant program designed to empower unions to offer additional apprenticeship training in high demand programs. There is $15 million allocated for the program, t...
Apr 25, 2025