Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta's spring legislature session wraps up with passage of four new bills
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government capped off the spring legislature sitting today after passing bills slammed by critics as undemocratic power grabs.One proposed law, which would give the Un...
May 30, 2024

Top athletes recognized by provincial Sports Recognition Awards
The Government of Alberta has announced the recipients of the 2023 Sports Recognition Awards, and 14 athletes, four coaches, and two technical officials are taking home the title. "The award recipient...
May 29, 2024

Provincial government aiming to improve Alberta’s trails through partnerships
The Alberta government has announced it is developing additional recreation and tourism opportunities on public land by investing $1 million in non-motorized trail improvements. According to provincia...
May 29, 2024

Wildfire that forced thousands out of Fort McMurray officially under control
A wildfire that forced thousands from their homes in Fort McMurray earlier this month is now under control.Alberta Wildlife officials say the blaze remains less than six kilometres from the community ...
May 29, 2024

A large majority of Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers: poll
A poll conducted for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) said most Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers.CTF released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support the farmers...
May 29, 2024

UCP government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger
Edmonton - Alberta's government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process.With the spri...
May 28, 2024

Dairy Innovation West (milk) shakes up western market
Currently undergoing construction, Dairy Innovation West (DIW), a milk processing facility, is poised to make groundbreaking impacts to the transportation and environmental footprint of the dairy indu...
May 28, 2024

Amplifying young voices in the skilled trades
Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney has appointed an Advisory Council of Skilled Trades Youth Ambassadors (STYA). To build housing, expand infrastructure and address workforce shortages, gove...
May 28, 2024

Alberta RCMP Victoria Day check stops make an impact
Over the Victoria Day long weekend, Alberta RCMP removed 173 impaired drivers from the road between the 36 check stops organized across the province."While we promote safe driving behaviours all year ...
May 28, 2024

Oilman's Archery Shoot to take place near Gimlet
The small community of Gimlet, in central Alberta, will play host to a large gathering of archery enthusiasts during the 11th annual Oilman's Archery Shoot, set to take place June 1 & 2. Organizer...
May 28, 2024 Sasquatch archery target near Gimlet, Alberta. (Photo: Carol Rein)