Category Archives: Alberta
Province aiming to protect Albertans’ rights during emergencies
The Alberta government is proposing amendments it says would improve how complex disasters are handled, make communities more resilient and better protect Albertans' rights during emergencies.Accordin...
Apr 9, 2025
Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant public address; health minister
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's measles outbreak isn't dire enough for the province's top doctor for public health to address the public, despite mounting calls for the government to d...
Apr 8, 2025
Alberta moves to restrict public boards' power to police trustees, councilors
Alberta is looking to reduce the self-policing powers of elected public school boards and municipal councils.The changes are included in two bills put forward by Premier Danielle Smith's United Conser...
Apr 8, 2025
Alberta RCMP name new commanding officer
Alberta RCMP have announced Assistant Commissioner Trevor Daroux will become the force's next commanding officer. Daroux has over 36 years of experience in policing, serving in both Calgary with CPS, ...
Apr 8, 2025
UCP announce new funding model for acute care, critics say it's another step in wrong direction
With Acute Care Alberta now quite operational, the UCP shared Monday a new funding model for acute care is coming into play.The government claims its new model will increase accountability, efficiency...
Apr 7, 2025
Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier on the stump
Premier Danielle Smith is fighting back after federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney mocked her during an election campaign stop, accusing him of being intimidated by a "strong conservative woman."Carney ...
Apr 7, 2025
ABmunis, RMA hosting webinars for prospective municipal election candidates
Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), in partnership with Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), is hosting a series of webinars for prospective municipal election candidates.Municipal elections will be h...
Apr 7, 2025
Alberta's agriculture minister in Washington to discuss importance of free trade
Minister of Agriculture RJ Sigurdson will represent Alberta in Washington, D.C. on Monday to engage in important discussions on how agriculture is beneficial on both sides of the North American border...
Apr 7, 2025
Provincial government removes holdbacks to make water more available
The Government of Alberta made water more available for communities, businesses, and irrigators by removing unnecessary holdbacks.On Friday, the province announced they've removed the 10 per cent hold...
Apr 5, 2025
Municipal leaders from across Canada gathering in Lethbridge this month to discuss substance-use solutions
Municipal leaders across Canada are set to gather in Lethbridge to continue work on the first municipally led integrated standards for treatment, harm reduction, recovery, prevention and enforcement s...
Apr 4, 2025