Category Archives: Alberta
'Alberta Day of Caring' fundraises over $500K for Jasper aid
The Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper initiative - a one-day effort by radio stations across the province - fundraised a total of $518,482 on Wednesday.That number grows to an estimated $1,555,446 when...
Jul 31, 2024
Technology set to replace many jobs in agri-food sector over next decade: report
A new report says a third of all agriculture jobs in Canada could be automated within the next decade.The report from the Conference Board of Canada says that's alongside a fifth of jobs in food and b...
Jul 31, 2024
National event encourages citizens to contribute to conservation and biodiversity knowledge
The fourth annual Canadian Big Backyard Bioblitz runs from August 1-5 and encourages citizens to get out into nature while contributing to scientists' collective species knowledge.The national event, ...
Jul 31, 2024
Alberta attracting international professionals, ASET survey finds
A recent survey by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) of members who are internationally trained professionals found that Alberta is an attractive li...
Jul 31, 2024
Alberta radio stations come together for Jasper 'Day of Caring', 5:45pm total - $518,482
Every radio station across Alberta came together to hold a major fundraising effort for Jasper on Wednesday. The small resort town and national park was ravaged by wildfire last week, with many people...
Jul 31, 2024
Murder-conspiracy trial tied to Coutts, Alta., COVID-19 blockade set to go to jury
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA - A jury is set to begin deliberating today the fate of two men accused of conspiring to kill police at the Coutts, Alta., blockade in 2022. The panel has been hearing test...
Jul 31, 2024
Leadership race helps Alberta NDP to narrowly out-fundraise UCP in Q2
A major membership drive during the Alberta NDP's leadership race helped the party to surpass its fundraising goals. Elections Alberta has released its latest reports for political party contributions...
Jul 30, 2024
Alberta wildfire information update: July 30
Alberta recorded just three new wildfires over the past 24 hours, but warmer conditions in the forecast may lead to heightened wildfire danger and activity in the coming days.Evacuation orders and ale...
Jul 30, 2024
Updates coming to Next Generation farmers' loan program
The Government of Alberta is expanding eligibility for the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation's (AFSC) Next Generation (Next Gen) Loan program.The move comes in an effort to address the steep ...
Jul 30, 2024
King Charles 'immensely saddened' by wildfire destruction in Jasper
JASPER, ALTA. - King Charles says he and his wife, Queen Camilla, are "immensely saddened" to see the damage from massive wildfires in Jasper National Park. He says the picturesque Rocky Mountain tour...
Jul 30, 2024