Category Archives: Alberta
CP NewsAlert: Alberta introduces bill giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding
EDMONTON - Alberta is proposing a law that would allow it to veto any deal struck between municipalities and the federal government. Premier Danielle Smith says the province has had long-standing conc...
Apr 10, 2024
Western Milk Pool provides update on $75 million Dairy Innovation West in Blackfalds
Construction on a multi-million dollar milk concentration plant north of Red Deer continues to progress. The Western Milk Pool (WMP), a collaboration between BC Milk, BC Dairy, Alberta Milk, SaskMilk ...
Apr 10, 2024 Photo: Western Milk Pool
Alberta to intervene in Saskatchewan's gender pronoun court case
The Government of Alberta is standing by its neighbour to the east on the matter of gender pronoun policies.Saskatchewan's government recently introduced the Parents' Bill of Rights, which, among othe...
Apr 10, 2024
Mother, five children reported missing in central Alberta found safe
RCMP say a mother and her five children reported missing from central Alberta have been found safe.Police say they can't reveal where the family was located due to privacy concerns.Mounties had said t...
Apr 10, 2024
Energy companies say they are ready for wildfire season
CALGARY - Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada. Last year's hot, dry weather conditions saw ...
Apr 10, 2024
AER chair resigns
CALGARY - The board chair of the Alberta Energy Regulator says he's stepping down from the job in September. David Goldie says it's a good time to take on new challenges as he approaches the five-year...
Apr 10, 2024
Funds announced to expand dual credit programs in Alberta
High school students in Alberta will soon have more options to learn as they transition to post-secondary education.The Government of Alberta has announced $4.45 million to expand dual credit program ...
Apr 10, 2024
Construction industry leading province in employment growth, says GOA
Officials say Alberta's construction industry is leading the province in employment growth. The province claims investment in the industry is forming the foundation of strong employment growth, with 1...
Apr 09, 2024
Alberta distillery to stop making 4-litre vodka jugs after minister raises concern
EDMONTON, AB - A distillery is halting production of discount four-litre vodka jugs after the Alberta minister responsible for the province's liquor industry called out the product for not being respo...
Apr 09, 2024
Alberta announces funds to support innovation in ag tech
The Government of Alberta hopes that more innovations in technology will come forward to support the province's agriculture sector. They have announced a grant of $1.2 million over three years for the...
Apr 08, 2024