Alberta

Alberta NDP announces changes to caucus leadership team and critic roles

The Alberta NDP Caucus announced on Monday interim changes to its Caucus Leadership Team and critic roles over the next few months:CAUCUS LEADERSHIP TEAMChristina Gray - Deputy LeaderHeather Sweet - D...

Feb 12, 2024

Sarah Hoffman announces bid for Alberta NDP leadership

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's former deputy premier entered the province's NDP leadership Sunday with criticism of the federal carbon levy and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Sarah Hoffman, who was deputy pr...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 12, 2024

Hitting frontside 540s at Calgary’s Snow Rodeo

Almost 50 of the world's best snowboarders will be shredding the halfpipe at Calgary's Snow Rodeo in the 2024 FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup Feb 9-10.Officials with the Alberta government note, the ...

Feb 09, 2024

Province aiming to help primary care providers support patients

Family doctors in Alberta will soon receive additional payments to help manage an increasing number of patients. Alberta's government says it is pulling out all the stops to stabilize, strengthen and ...

Feb 09, 2024

It’s not just any loppet, it’s the World Cup

Alberta will welcome almost 200 elite athletes from more than 20 countries to the 2024 COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup Feb. 9-13.Provincial officials note, Alberta has a strong legacy of hosting Worl...

Feb 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP reminds motorists of the dangers of distracted driving

The Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists of the importance of distraction-free driving. RCMP officials say driving requires a motorist's complete attention in order for them to be fully aware of their ...

Feb 08, 2024

Provincial grant giving boost to YMCA summer camp

Alberta's government has announced it is providing the YMCA with $932,000 from the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) so youth can experience Alberta's great outdoors.Government officials s...

Feb 08, 2024

Alberta Wilderness Association criticizing province for Drought Advisory Committee members

The Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is criticizing the province's new Drought Advisory Committee for the personnel involved.On February 7, 2024, the province announced the creation of the Drought...

Feb 08, 2024

Government announces new drought advisory committee for Alberta

Alberta's new Water Advisory Committee will help prepare for drought and work to make every drop count in 2024.That according to the provincial government which says after several dry years, Alberta's...

Feb 08, 2024

Alberta to add firefighters for expected busy wildfire season: minister

Alberta's forestry minister says the province plans to field more firefighters and volunteers as it braces for what it expects will be another busy wildfire season.Todd Loewen says it looks like more ...

Feb 08, 2024