Category Archives: Alberta
Minister Loewen to promote Alberta's great outdoors in Nashville
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen will travel to Tennessee to promote Alberta as a world-class destination for outdoor recreation activities. Officials with the Alberta government say Ministe...
Jan 29, 2024 Photo 109094689 © Franky | Dreamstime.com
CP NewsAlert: Trucker loses bid for third trial in killing of woman at Edmonton hotel
EDMONTON - Alberta's highest court has dismissed a former Ontario truck driver's bid for a third trial in the 2011 death of a woman in an Edmonton hotel. Bradley Barton was sentenced to 12 1/2 years f...
Jan 29, 2024
Alberta achieves red tape reduction goal
The Government of Alberta has announced that it has cut red tape by one-third, meeting the goal that it set for itself by the end of 2023Red tape is defined as "excessive bureaucracy or adherence to r...
Jan 29, 2024
Anti-UCP signs posted to Premier Danielle Smith's constituency office
Premier Danielle Smith's constituency office in Medicine Hat was seen decorated with homemade signs Sunday with messages denouncing some of her government's policies.We Don't Trust Dani, Lies Lies Lie...
Jan 28, 2024
Alberta NDP finalize rules for leadership race which will run Feb. 5 until June 22
Candidates can begin the paperwork to declare they want to be the next leader of the Alberta NDP on Jan. 29, kicking off a race Feb. 5 that will culminate on June 22.The location for the party's leade...
Jan 27, 2024
'Privacy of Albertans is non-negotiable': Alberta strengthening privacy laws, creating framework
Alberta's government wants to amend privacy law to ensure that the penalties for misusing the data of Albertans or violating their privacy are the strongest in Canada.It's one proposal of many initiat...
Jan 26, 2024
AISH recipients to receive payments earlier than normal
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a change in when people with disabilities can expect to receive their benefits. Beginning with the March 2024 payment cycle, people who are par...
Jan 26, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith blasted for Tucker Carlson interview
Alberta New Democrats blasted Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday for spending time with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson.Smith spent time with Carlson, author Jordan Peterson and newspaper figure...
Jan 25, 2024
Stakeholder Engagement Plan announced for Innovative Technology Development Sector
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta is announcing its plan to engage the innovative technology development sector in the province. Officials say the OIPC's new sta...
Jan 25, 2024
Alberta government supporting new adventures in the province
Alberta's government says it is continuing to invest in diverse tourism destinations, revitalizing communities, generating jobs and supporting businesses across the province. In 2022, government offic...
Jan 25, 2024