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In an effort to strengthen supply chains, Alberta's government is allowing qualified Ukrainian evacuees to take accelerated training to obtain their Alberta Class 1 driver's licence.Government officia...
Aug 15, 2024
The Government of Alberta has opened a new recovery treatment centre for those suffering from addiction in Gunn, Alta., and the facility officially welcomed its first clients on July 29. The Lakeview ...
Sheldon Spackman Aug 15, 2024
Due to a rising global demand for lithium, the Government of Alberta is providing Calgary-based E3 Lithium with $5 million through the industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TI...
Sheldon Spackman Aug 15, 2024
A hearing for a judicial review of the sanctions placed by Medicine Hat's council on Mayor Linnsie Clark was described by a political expert as a "schoolyard dispute" and a former politician as an air...
Aug 15, 2024
OTTAWA - The criminal mischief trial of two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers is prepared to hear final arguments from the defence today. The Crown alleges Tamara Lich and Chris Barber worked in c...
Sheldon Spackman Aug 15, 2024
JASPER, AB - Officials say the plan to reopen the fire-ravaged Jasper townsite will go ahead Friday as planned, but only to residents for now.Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says they are acting on conce...
Sheldon Spackman Aug 14, 2024
Re-entry on Friday will be limited to Jasper residents only. A wide range of mental health supports are available for wildfire evacuees as they prepare to return home, which can be accessed by calling...
Aug 14, 2024
The Government of Alberta has released an updated Drought Response Plan that classifies drought stages by river basin.While an initial Drought Response Plan was released in May of 2024, officials say ...
Sheldon Spackman Aug 14, 2024
September 1 marks the beginning of Culture Days in Alberta, a month-long celebration of art, music, food, and more.Throughout the month, Albertans can visit numerous locations across the province to e...
Aug 14, 2024
The judge reviewing the validity of sanctions placed by Medicine Hat's city council on Mayor Linnsie Clark will release a written decision by the end of September after hearing arguments Tuesday from ...
Aug 14, 2024