Alberta

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi announces plans for climate action and healthcare reform

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi has announced her plans for climate action and healthcare reform. For climate action in Alberta, she shared a detailed plan that does not include a cons...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP reminds motorists to "Click it or ticket!"

Alberta RCMP are reminded drivers that wearing a seatbelt remains one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect themselves and others in a motor vehicle collision. They say proper use of a saf...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP concludes investigations surrounding 2017 UCP Leadership Vote

In July 2017, the Wildrose Party and the Progressive Conservative Party merged to form the United Conservative Party (UCP). Alberta RCMP say a UCP leadership contest followed, which was an internal UC...

Josh Hall Mar 08, 2024

Premier Danielle Smith reveals Hwy. 41 widening project, fresh cash for Hwy. 3 twinning

Premier Danielle Smith revealed a new widening project for Hwy. 41 South and fresh cash through the 2024 budget for the long-awaited twinning of Hwy. 3 on Thursday from her riding of Brooks-Medicine H...

Mar 08, 2024

New amendment act aiming to modernize Alberta’s power grid

Alberta's government says it is modernizing the province's electricity system through legislation that will ensure Alberta's grid is affordable, reliable and sustainable.The Alberta government has pro...

Mar 07, 2024

Alberta government says Budget 2024 supports students and classrooms

Officials with the provincial government say Budget 2024 supports Alberta students and families with essential investments to address rising enrolment and strengthen specialized learning supports. The...

Mar 07, 2024

Alberta government hunting down cyber threats with new website

Officials with the provincial government have announced a new website that connects Alberta cybersecurity leaders and supports organizations as they respond to threats.Government officials say the glo...

Mar 07, 2024

Alberta coal mine moves ahead without permits federal officials say are needed

Environmental groups are asking Ottawa to enforce its rules on an Alberta coal site that has started building an underground test mine without fisheries permits that officials have said are required. ...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 07, 2024

New web service available to book campsites in Alberta

Camping enthusiasts in Alberta have a new online tool where they can book their trips.Alberta Parks introduced a new camping reservation platform this year. Officials said in the first 10 days since t...

Mar 07, 2024

Province asking water license users to switch to online service

The Government of Alberta is asking water license users to move their license online.Officials said there are roughly 25,000 water licenses in Alberta. Many of the licenses issued before Nov. 2021 sti...

Mar 07, 2024