Category Archives: Alberta
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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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
Province says its taking steps to lower costs for municipalities
The Alberta government says it is lowering the cost of borrowing for municipalities, in hopes it will enable them to invest more in services and infrastructure.Government officials say municipalities ...
Sep 29, 2024
Alberta government introducing the "Rate of Last Resort"
The provincial government has announced it is trying to help Albertans take control of their electricity options and protect ratepayers from power price spikes."Alberta has a unique competitive electr...
Sep 29, 2024
Province aiming to give Albertans a voice in setting policing priorities
An order in council was signed this past week containing new regulations for Alberta's Police Amendment Act, 2022, which comes into force March 1, 2025.According to government officials, this importan...
Sep 29, 2024