Category Archives: Alberta

Unemployment rate in Alberta double for younger workers than general population
Younger Albertans are finding it harder and harder to get a job.Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in the province was unchanged at 7.1 per cent in July.Among Albertans aged 15-24, however, ...
Aug 09, 2024

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King in court after alleged bail breach
OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King's criminal trial ended late last month, but he is in court again today after the Crown accused him of breaching his bail conditions. King has pleaded not g...
Aug 09, 2024

'Extra hoops': Parks Canada's lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild
Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month's wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, followed modern rules dictating what the...
Aug 09, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update: August 8
Northern Alberta continues to experience warm, dry conditions. Heightened wildfire danger and activity is possible in the coming days. Highway 16 will be open for non-stop east-west traffic during day...
Aug 08, 2024

Province aiming to strengthen Alberta’s sport legacy
Alberta is welcoming five additional major sporting events to the province, bringing the province's total to 21 major competitions in 2024. Government officials say the province is set to host a serie...
Aug 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP recommends motorcyclists with a need for speed to take it to the track
Alberta RCMP are reminding motorcyclists that modern motorcycles are extraordinarily powerful and capable of extreme acceleration and high speeds. In a controlled environment, like a race track, Mount...
Aug 08, 2024

Calgary builders hope to work with city to reduce impact of new water restrictions
CALGARY - Calgary builders say they're glad the city has given them advance notice of a renewed water shutdown to help them cope with what has been a summer of setbacks that have cost millions of doll...
Aug 08, 2024

Supreme Court won't hear appeal of trucker convicted in Edmonton hotel killing
EDMONTON - Canada's highest court won't hear a conviction appeal from a former Ontario truck driver in the death of a woman at an Edmonton hotel. Bradley Barton was sentenced to 12 1/2 years for mansl...
Aug 08, 2024

New healthcare immigration pathway paying dividends for Alberta
Nearly 400 healthcare professionals have been nominated to come to Alberta since the launch of a new immigration stream.In April 2023, the Government of Alberta says it created a Dedicated Healthcare ...
Aug 08, 2024

AHS shares water health and safety tips
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is providing the following safety tips in an effort to help residents avoid serious injury and illness while enjoying recreational water activities through the rest of su...
Aug 08, 2024