Category Archives: Alberta
Minister Schulz to promote Alberta's approach to reducing methane emissions at COP 29
According to data from the Alberta Energy Regulator, the province has reduced its methane emissions by 52 per cent since 2014 while continuing to increase production. Officials say this is the message...
Nov 7, 2024
Policing costs for small municipalities going up 39%, but Alberta gov't will cover for one year
Alberta municipalities with fewer than 5,000 people will soon pay 39 per cent more for policing costs, but not before the Alberta government covers the increase for one year.The UCP announced in 2019 ...
Nov 6, 2024
Applications open for restorative justice program funding
The Government of Alberta has opened applications for a $720,000 investment into restorative justice programs through the Alberta Restorative Justice Grants.Non-profit organizations and municipalities...
Nov 6, 2024
Premier and minister of transportation comment on B.C. port work stoppage
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen have issued a joint statement regarding the West Coast ports work stoppage.The BC Maritime Employers...
Nov 6, 2024
Alberta Legislature hosts service of remembrance
A public service of remembrance will take place on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Alberta Legislature Building rotunda, hosted by the Honourable Nathan Cooper, speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta...
Nov 6, 2024
Premier Smith travelling to United Arab Emirates to promote Alberta energy and sustainability
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today to discuss potential investment and economic development opportunities for Alberta. While there, Smith will also at...
Nov 6, 2024
Alberta adding two electoral districts
EDMONTON - Alberta's surging population has the provincial government planning to add more seats to the legislature.Justice Minister Mickey Amery has introduced a bill that calls for the creation of t...
Nov 6, 2024
Alberta government recruiting specialists in transgender care
EDMONTON - Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says her department is actively trying to recruit physicians who specialize in transgender health care. Earlier this year, Premier Danielle Smith sa...
Nov 6, 2024
Province proposes new mortgage finance options, EV tax, and more
The Government of Alberta has proposed the Financial Statutes Amendment Act, which it says would provide alternative financing options for mortgages, make amendments to the Child and Family Benefit, s...
Nov 6, 2024
Alberta making changes to condominium and construction sector acts
Through the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, the Government of Alberta is proposing changes to the Condominium Property Act, the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA), and the ...
Nov 5, 2024