Alberta

Alberta’s Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to escalate her province's war on fentanyl.Smith, in a statement, says she's instructed her government to "take immediate steps" to increase police and pr...

Feb 6, 2025

Alberta introducing electric vehicle tax

Alberta is introducing a new tax for electric vehicle owners.Starting Thursday, February 13, 2025, Albertans will be charged a $200 tax when they register their electric vehicles. The province says th...

Feb 6, 2025

Alberta launching advertising campaign on consumer electricity options

The Government of Alberta is launching an advertising campaign encouraging Albertans to explore their electricity options beyond the Rate of Last Resort. The Rate of Last Resort was announced in Septe...

Feb 5, 2025

Primary Care Alberta's Virtual MD service hits 100,000 callers milestone

Primary Care Alberta is celebrating a significant milestone with their Virtual MD service.Since its launch in 2022, the service has surpassed the 100,000-caller milestone, connecting Health Link 811 c...

Feb 5, 2025

Nearly 4,000 distracted drivers caught in Alberta last year

Alberta RCMP are wanting to remind motorists of how important it is to be driving distraction-free. They say while operating a motor vehicle on provincial roadways, one should always have complete att...

Feb 5, 2025

Alberta creating new social support program for people with disabilities able to work

Alberta's government says it's looking to help people with disabilities join and stay in the workforce without losing access to their existing benefits and governmental supports.To do this, the govern...

Feb 5, 2025

Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta fined more than $100K by Elections Alberta

Take Back Alberta, the third-party advertiser that made headlines for its role in the high-profile ouster of former premier Jason Kenney, has been fined more than $100,000 by Elections Alberta.The bod...

Feb 4, 2025

Provincial budget release scheduled for Feb. 27

The Government of Alberta has scheduled the release of Budget 2025 for Thursday, Feb. 27, at the start of the new spring legislative session. The government says that over 2023 and 2024, Alberta's pop...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 4, 2025

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 4, 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 4, 2025