Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta sending delegation to U.S. National Prayer Breakfast
The Government of Alberta is sending a delegation of three ministers to represent the province at the United States' National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The National Prayer Breakfast has bee...
Jan 31, 2025
Serial killer wanted in U.S. and Mexico lived in Taber for 49 years
Investigators spent decades trying to find her, but she had been hiding in southern Alberta almost the whole time.The Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) in Missouri has released the details of the...
Jan 31, 2025
Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS
The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services.Seniors, Community and Social Services ...
Jan 31, 2025
2024 edition of Alberta Open Farm Days breaks attendance record
Organizers with Alberta Open Farm Days say attendance broke a record in 2024. They say Open Farm Days attracted 52,000 visitors in 2024 compared to 36,000 in 2023."We were very excited about Alberta O...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting
Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.Ray Reshke, executive director of the Edmonton-based Proble...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Arctic
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. NORAD base in northern Canada to bolster Arctic security. Smith says she pitched the idea at a recent meeting with fellow p...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta investing $53 million to expand child care spaces
The Alberta government is investing $53 million to expand child care spaces in the province.With growing demand for affordable child-care spaces in Alberta, the funding will go to the the Building Blo...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta expands $15/day childcare to all full-time licensed facilities
The Alberta government says many parents of young children are set to save more money on their childcare costs.As part of the $3.8 billion Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, the p...
Jan 30, 2025
Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund. The Heritage Fund Opportunities Corporation is to direct policy for the Heritage Fund, wh...
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Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies
The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born prematurely and could have ongoing health issues.The...
Jan 29, 2025