Alberta

Alberta increases funding for fire services training

Fire departments across Alberta will soon be able to access more money to support training efforts.The Government of Alberta is doubling funds for the Fire Services Training Program (FSTP) to $1 milli...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 24, 2025

Province investing in 19 groups to combat human trafficking

The Government of Alberta has announced funding for 19 organizations working to stop human trafficking and empower survivors.A total of $5.5 million will go to the organizations as the province says i...

Feb 21, 2025

Alberta surgical company's fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

EDMONTON - A private surgical company at the heart of allegations the Alberta government interfered to secure overpriced medical contracts was billing taxpayers more than twice as much per procedure t...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 21, 2025

Alberta shares anti-racism efforts outlined in second annual report

Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism has released its second annual report, which highlights government actions taken over the past year to combat racism, celebrate diversity and advance the imple...

Feb 21, 2025

Nine beef research projects to share $6 million in funding

Results Driver Agriculture Research, Alberta Beef Producers and the Beef Cattle Research Council say that $6 million will go into beef research projects in Alberta.Nine projects will get funding. The ...

Feb 21, 2025

Minister Jones promoting Alberta partnership in trip to United Arab Emirates

Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an effort to promote Alberta as a reliable trading partner and investment destination. Jones will me...

Feb 21, 2025

Website highlights Product of Canada goods

A recent push to buy domestic products has one website in the spotlight.Marnie Scott is the President of CanadianCoolFoods.com, a non-profit, non-commercial listing of Canadian foods.She started the w...

Feb 21, 2025

5.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Peace Region Thursday morning

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a seismic event occurred at approximately 8:41 a.m., on Thursday February 20, 2025. The earthquake shook at a magnitude of 5.2, stemming 63km NE of Grande Cache. It cam...

Feb 20, 2025

Rideau Hall Foundation challenging local youth to "turn ideas into impact"

The Ingenious Challenge is tasking Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta youth, with turning their "ideas into real-world opportunities."Over a quarter of a million dollars in prizes will be given away t...

Feb 20, 2025

Submissions open for RCMP's Name the Puppy Contest

The RCMP is pleased to announce the return of its annual "Name the Puppy Contest," for the German shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail. Each year, PDSTC...

Feb 19, 2025