Alberta

Alberta declares early start to 2024 wildfire season, invests in 100 new firefighters for quick response

Alberta revealed plans to aggressively grow its firefighter ranks as it declared an early launch to the 2024 wildfire season Tuesday due to warmer than normal temperatures and below average precipitat...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 20, 2024

Alberta Government launches workplace safety survey

The provincial government is looking for public input through a new workplace safety survey. The Alberta government is reviewing the Occupational Health and Safety Codes relating to:Workplace violence...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 20, 2024

Alberta had highest inflation in January as electricity prices more than double

While the general growth in prices slowed in January 2024, Canadians, and in particular, Albertans, continue to feel the pitch.Statistics Canada released its report on the Consumer Price Index on Febr...

Feb 20, 2024

Three Albertans to be inducted into Order of Canada

Dozens of Canadians are set to receive the highest honour in the country, three of whom are from Alberta.Governor General Mary Simon announced that she will induct 61 people into the order, including ...

Feb 20, 2024

Millions announced for housing initiatives in southern Alberta

The Government of Canada will allot millions of dollars to create more housing in rural communities.Through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), the government has reached agreements with the Towns of ...

Feb 20, 2024

Alberta First Nations seek answers on carbon capture and storage plans

Seven Alberta First Nations have banded together to seek answers as industry and government move on billion-dollar plans to inject and store millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases underneath or adjace...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 18, 2024

Curlers hit the ice at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

WinSport will host 85 of the country's top curlers from Feb. 16-25 as they compete for the opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage.Officials with the Alberta government note, the 43rd editi...

Feb 16, 2024

Province taking steps to address child care concerns

The Government of Alberta says it is working toward addressing concerns from child care operators.Recently, operators have voiced issues with the province's Affordability Grant, funding that is paid d...

Feb 16, 2024

Kathleen Ganley releases Members' Charter to strengthen party, give members greater voice

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley has released an eight-point Members' Charter, which she says is a response to concerns from members - and a bid to give them a greater voice in the par...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 16, 2024 Kathleen Ganley (photo from Kathleen Ganley Facebook page

Grande Prairie welcomes athletes for Alberta Winter Games this weekend

The 2024 edition of the Alberta Winter Games kicks off Friday evening in Grande Prairie with opening ceremonies taking place at Bonnetts Energy Centre. The city is expecting over 2,500 youth athletes,...

Feb 16, 2024