Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta Sheriffs report boosted highway safety in 2023
The Alberta Sheriffs Highway Patrol (SHP) has reported that it removed more than 1,200 impaired drivers from the roads in 2023.The SHP was granted the authority to investigate impaired drivers and oth...
Jan 19, 2024

Critics call for review of Alberta Energy Regulator over withheld liability study
EDMONTON - Critics are calling for a public inquiry into the actions of the Alberta Energy Regulator, after documents surfaced suggesting the agency downplayed the industry's environmental liabilities...
Jan 19, 2024

Internal documents suggest Alberta Energy Regulator underestimated oil well liability
EDMONTON - Internal documents from Alberta's energy regulator suggest the province's environmental liability for hundreds of thousands of oil and gas wells could be nearly triple the figure the agency...
Jan 19, 2024

Government promoting innovation in Alberta
Alberta's government says it is continuing to encourage research and development in the province with the Innovation Employment Grant program. Government officials say more than $72 million in support...
Jan 18, 2024

Provincial grants aim to empower and support community diversity initiatives
Alberta's government has launched two new grant programs to support community-driven diversity, inclusivity and anti-racism initiatives. In December 2023, the government says it separated the Multicul...
Jan 18, 2024

Province launching review of Seniors Lodge Program
The Alberta Government has appointed a new seniors lodge review panel with hopes it will find ways to make the most of existing seniors lodge spaces, and help seniors age in their communities.The Seni...
Jan 18, 2024

STARS LOTTERY returns to Alberta
The lottery that goes above and beyond is back with the launch of STARS LOTTERY Alberta. From now until March 21, 2024, people from across the province can buy their tickets for their chance to win th...
Jan 18, 2024 (Supplied)

Submissions open for 2024 Michener journalism fellowships
Submissions are now open for the 2024 Michener Fellowships.The fellowships are offered by The Michener Awards Foundation in partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation. One is in support of investigat...
Jan 18, 2024

Extreme weather a growing risk to Canada’s electricity grid: experts
A series of electricity grid alerts in Alberta during the deep freeze last week made headlines across the country, but experts say power systems all across North America are increasingly at risk of be...
Jan 18, 2024

AMA reports one of its busiest periods for roadside workers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) said it is working as quickly as it can to get to your vehicle. The company said it received more than 49,000 requests for roadside assistance in t...
Jan 18, 2024