Category Archives: Alberta
Free digital literacy program launched for Albertans
Alberta is launching a free digital literacy programs to help residents stay in touch with the ever-changing world around them.The online program offers 19 courses from beginner to intermediate, with ...
Feb 03, 2024
Alberta Blue Cross challenges province to participate in Winter Walk Day
This Wednesday, the Alberta Blue Cross says hundreds of thousands across the province will embrace the cold and celebrate the season with Winter Walk Day 2024. The non-profit insurance provider is cha...
Feb 02, 2024
Salvation Army thrift stores encourage Canadians to declutter this February
Salvation Army Thrift Stores across Canada are taking part in the Clutter-Free February campaign, encouraging Canadians to declutter and in turn help the organization help those who need it most.The o...
Feb 02, 2024
"Most anti-LGBT in the country": Trudeau decries Alberta transgender policies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling Alberta's new proposals on the treatment of transgender youth the "most anti-LGBT of anywhere in the country." Trudeau says that if Alberta Premier Danielle Sm...
Feb 02, 2024
Groundhog Day: Canada's famous furry forecasters predict early spring
Canada's famous prognosticating rodents appeared to reach a consensus on Groundhog Day, as furry forecasters spanning three provinces predicted an early spring.Ontario's Wiarton Willie, Nova Scotia's ...
Feb 02, 2024
Alberta RCMP to test body cams before potential national rollout
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB - The RCMP said it is continuing its efforts to become more transparent and accountable.Starting in February 2024, detachments in the Alberta communities of Grande Prairie, St. Paul...
Feb 02, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says new transgender youth policy arriving this fall, critics call it damaging
Premier Danielle Smith defended sweeping transgender policy changes Thursday she said will support and protect Alberta children and youth, while critics called it politically-motivated government inte...
Feb 01, 2024
Province creates $1.2 million one-time grant for community initiatives to increase access to justice
The Government of Alberta will be investing a new one-time grant of $1.2 million to support community-based initiatives aimed at increasing access to justice.Provincial officials say resolving legal i...
Feb 01, 2024
Crop insurance premiums increasing says AFSC
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation says crop insurance premiums will be going up this year.It is blaming losses in 2021 and 2022 for the increase.AFSC CEO Darryl Kay says in a post on the ...
Feb 01, 2024
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 01, 2024