Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta maintains not allowing alcohol sales in grocery & convenience stores
The Government of Alberta says it will stick with its current model for alcohol sales after hearing back from a committee.The MLA Advisory Committee has completed its review into the potential expansi...
Oct 02, 2024

Smith to introduce bill regarding trans youths, pronouns in schools
The Premier of Alberta says legislation is coming this fall that would regulate things like gender transitioning for youths and the use of pronouns in schools. Danielle Smith posted a video to social ...
Oct 02, 2024

Gas well fire north of Calgary that sent five to hospital extinguished, company says
A fire at a gas well north of Calgary that injured five workers earlier this week has been extinguished.HWN Energy Ltd. says it consulted with industry experts and implemented a well control plan that...
Oct 02, 2024

Alberta RCMP coordinate with communities to curtail copper wire crooks
The Alberta RCMP is launching a community initiative in response to concerns about ongoing copper wire theft in eastern Alberta.To reduce the amount of theft, Mounties say the RCMP's Eastern and Centr...
Oct 01, 2024

Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says her recent comment about chemtrails doesn't mean she believes the United States government is spraying them in the province. Spokeswoman Savanna...
Oct 01, 2024

Alberta now tied for lowest minimum wage in Canada
Alberta had the highest minimum wage in the country six years ago, but it is now tied for the lowest.That comes as four provinces increase their pay floors as of October 1, 2024.The rate in Ontario is...
Oct 01, 2024

Five workers seriously injured by blast at energy site near Cochrane, RCMP say
An explosion at an energy site northwest of Calgary has injured five workers, and RCMP say the resulting fire could burn for days.Cpl. Gina Slaney said the five were part of a crew that was drilling o...
Oct 01, 2024

Province aiming to improve delivery of public infrastructure
Alberta's Minister of Infrastructure is in Boston to learn about construction project delivery in similar jurisdictions.Government officials say Pete Guthrie will meet with construction companies and ...
Sep 30, 2024

Sigurdson spotlighting Alberta’s agri-foods in Mexico
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson is promoting Alberta's world-class agriculture industry and agri-food products during a trade mission to Mexico.Provincial officials say Alberta's a...
Sep 29, 2024

Alberta government striving to enhance early detection of cervical cancer
Alberta's government says it is piloting a project that will allow Albertans to screen themselves for cervical cancer using a take-home kit.Provincial officials acknowledge, early detection of cancer ...
Sep 29, 2024