Alberta

Bundle up for Winter Walk Day

Bundle up and get active this Winter Walk Day, on Feb. 5, to help promote movement even in the province's coldest months. Since 2006, on the first Wednesday of February, Albertans have donned their to...

Feb 04, 2025

New Alberta program will provide 'pathways to employment' for those with disabilities

Alberta's government will launch a new program for Albertans with disabilities in July 2026, so they can receive the support they need while pursuing meaningful careers.The province said that Albertan...

Feb 04, 2025

Naheed Nenshi addresses 2025 NDP Provincial Council

Naheed Nenshi, leader of Alberta's New Democrat Party (NDP), addressed party wins from the last year and priorities moving forward in a presentation to the 2025 NDP Provincial Council on Feb. 1, held ...

Feb 04, 2025

Premier Smith and NDP leader Naheed Nenshi release statements on tariff delay

Premier Danielle Smith is "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to enact a 30-day pause on tariffs on Canadian goods, she said in a statement released Feb. 3. "Diplomacy has wo...

Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 04, 2025

Alberta paramedics now able to access Connect Care

Paramedics providing front-line care now have view-only access to Connect Care, as of Jan. 30. Paramedics are now able to look up the most up-to-date health information available including medication ...

Feb 03, 2025

Website showcases Made in Alberta foods as tariffs push Canadians to buy local

Anybody who is looking to avoid supporting American companies in the wake of U.S. tariffs can easily find local alternatives.MadeInAlberta.co launched in 2023 as the Alberta Food Processors Associatio...

Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 03, 2025

Alberta law society to hold sanction hearing for former justice minister Kaycee Madu

Alberta's law society is to hold a hearing to sanction former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu.Madu was found guilty of misconduct last year when, as justice minister in 2021, he phoned Edmonto...

Feb 03, 2025

Premier Smith says 'no economic justification' for U.S. tariffs

"I am disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to place tariffs on all Canadian goods," said Premier Danielle Smith in a statement Saturday.-READ: Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent...

Feb 02, 2025

'Revolving door of leadership', says advocate on Alberta Health Services' board dismissal

The province announced Jan. 31 that the entire Alberta Health Services board has been dismissed, effective immediately.-READ: Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over...

Feb 01, 2025

Trudeau issues statement on Black History Month to honour Black Canadians

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on Black History Month, on Feb. 1. Trudeau said that today is an opportunity to honour the culture, resilience, and achievements of Black Canadians."In...

Feb 01, 2025