Category Archives: Alberta
Two-term MLA from Edmonton joins Alberta NDP leadership race
EDMONTON, AB - A two-term member of the legislature has joined the Alberta NDP leadership race.Rakhi Pancholi, who made the announcement in a video on social media on Thursday, February 8, 2024, says ...
Feb 08, 2024
Alberta Grains names chair, board members
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Grains has its inaugural board after the Annual General Meeting in Calgary, Alta.Tara Sawyer, who farms near Acme, will serve as chair, while Scott Jespersen from Spruce Grove wi...
Feb 08, 2024
Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier
WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says no matter the outcome of the United States election, there will be challenges for Canada and Alberta. Smith is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, ...
Feb 08, 2024
Delayed Alberta report shows little caribou progress despite federal deal
EDMONTON - An Alberta government document suggests the province has made little progress in protecting its 15 threatened caribou herds, despite having signed an agreement with Ottawa that promised it ...
Feb 08, 2024
City of Red Deer says they are reducing red tape and supported by the provincial government
The City of Red Deer says they've been able to reduce red tape in their processes through efforts with the provincial government. The province shared a release this month stating that the reduction of...
Feb 07, 2024
Alberta auto insurance cost pressures among highest in Canada
According to data from the General Insurance Statistical Agency (GISA), Alberta's auto insurance system is facing some of the highest cost pressures in Canada.It said legal fees account for a greater ...
Feb 07, 2024
Calgary police say business cards handed out with free cocaine samples
CALGARY - Police have laid drug-trafficking charges after a man allegedly handed out business cards with free samples of cocaine in Calgary. Officers patrolling a downtown casino became aware of the c...
Feb 07, 2024
Alberta RCMP reports drop in thefts of and from vehicles in 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The RCMP said thefts involving vehicles are still concerning in Alberta, but it is positive to see the numbers going down.The police force reported that 8,710 vehicles were stolen in ...
Feb 07, 2024
Poilievre says he's against the use of puberty blockers for transgender children
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre confirmed this morning that he's against the use of puberty blockers for children. Poilievre gave that position on Parliament Hill after facing a barrage ...
Feb 07, 2024
'Butt out': Poilievre criticizes Trudeau, feds on Alberta's planned transgender rules
MONTREAL - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, responding to Alberta's proposed rules for transgender youth, says the federal government needs to "butt out" of provincial health care and education. ...
Feb 06, 2024