Category Archives: Alberta
Firing line of fury for Alberta's technology minister at AI data centre town hall
Alberta's technology minister faced a firing line of fury at the government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence data centres. Nate Glubish was peppered with profanity from audie...
Aug 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 308901419 | Ai Data Centre © Aleksei Gorodenkov | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta launches next round in fight against invasive species
Alberta's government says it is relaunching a task force to defend the province from aquatic invasive species, including invasive mussels and fish.The re-established provincial task force will be led ...
Aug 20, 2026 Watercraft Inspection (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)
Alberta government aiming to strengthen early intervention supports
The Alberta government says it is investing more than $3 million to help families access supports before a crisis happens.Provincial officials say grant applications are now open for Family Resource N...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 292495433 © Dontree | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta government investing $5.5 million toward human trafficking prevention efforts
The Alberta government has announced an investment of $5.5 million to help combat and prevent human trafficking, while supporting victims and survivors across the province.Provincial officials point o...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 96678581 © Stepan Popov | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta RCMP provide tips to curb mail theft
The Alberta RCMP is providing tips to help prevent mail theft. Mounties say preventing mail theft is important as it can lead to further crimes such as identity theft.To help curb mail theft, consider...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 205311049 © Mwiens | Dreamstime.com)
Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls on province to cut Alberta gas tax
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on the provincial government to eliminate its gas tax amidst affordability concerns by citizens.On Wednesday, at a press conference held in Gasoline ...
Aug 19, 2026 CTF Alberta Director Kris Sims poses for a photo in Gasoline Alley following a press conference on Wednesday in Gasoline Alley. (Image Credit: Ian Gustafson/rdnewsNOW)
Alberta's Smith calls byelection in Calgary, vote to take place Sept. 14
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called a byelection in a southern Calgary riding for Sept. 14. Residents in Calgary-Shaw have been without a legislature representative since May, when former United...
Aug 17, 2026 Alberta legislature (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Alberta Utilities Commission rejects power plant for Olds, Alta., data centre plan
The Alberta Utilities Commission has denied an application to build a natural gas plant in Olds, Alta., that would have powered a massive data centre complex. Synapse Real Estate Corp. had proposed a ...
Aug 17, 2026 (Image Credit: (Image Credit: ID 137795256 © Thekaikoro | Dreamstime.com))
Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event
An Alberta chief is calling for more respect from the provincial government after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6. Joe...
Aug 17, 2026 Edmonton City Hall. (Image Credit: ID 274179012 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
Residents feedback wanted on Berland Sub-Region use
The provincial government is looking for public feedback from all Albertans on the Berland sub-regional plan.Located southest of Grande Prairie, the area includes 19,529 square kilometres of protected...
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