Category Archives: Alberta

Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate
As one province pauses the gas tax to provide savings at the pumps, another is bringing it back.The Manitoba government says that starting Monday, motorists won't have to pay 14 cents per litre in fue...
Jan 02, 2024

Alberta RCMP issues over 2,400 tickets during holiday season
Alberta RCMP state in an effort to promote traffic safety, they've issued over 2,400 ticket during the holiday season. Between Dec. 24, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024, the Alberta RCMP say they worked to make ...
Jan 02, 2024

Red Deer and other Alberta communities celebrate the first babies of the new year
Red Deer and other Alberta communities celebrated the first babies on the new year on Monday. According to Alberta Heath Services (AHS), shortly after 3 a.m. on January 1, Red Deer's New Year's baby w...
Jan 02, 2024

Alberta government committee asks for input on employee salary disclosure rules
An Alberta government committee is asking Albertans for their input on the rules around salary disclosure.The families and communities standing committee is reviewing the Public Sector Compensation Tr...
Jan 02, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to launch sweeping health-delivery changes in 2024
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith is set to take scalpel and bone saw to Alberta's $17-billion health-delivery system in 2024, while simultaneously scrambling to keep and find more family doctors. One...
Dec 30, 2023

Alberta RCMP wish Alberta a safe and Happy New Year
Alberta RCMP want to wish everyone from across the province a safe and Happy New Year and remind the public that with celebrations also comes some risks and responsibilities. Mounties encourage you to...
Dec 29, 2023

Alberta government announces new building naming policy
Alberta's government has announced the creation of a new building naming policy that it says will help recognize and promote Alberta's rich culture and heritage.Government officials say names have an ...
Dec 29, 2023

Alberta's Smith remains middle-of-the-pack in premiers' approval ratings
LETHBRIDGE, AB - When it comes to how strongly Canadians approve of their province's premiers, Danielle Smith remains firmly in the middle.The Angus Reid Institute (ARI) has released its quarterly Pre...
Dec 29, 2023

Chief J. Wilton Littlechild of Maskwacis promoted to Companion of The Order of Canada
The Order of Canada announced a slate of new appointees Thursday, and it includes a promotion for one important figure from central Alberta.That is Chief J. Wilton Littlechild, who receives the promot...
Dec 28, 2023

Provincial government offers 2023 parks season update
Officials with the provincial government say millions of Albertans and visitors from around the world gathered in Alberta's backyard this year to hike, camp, swim, sightsee and much more.Alberta Fores...
Dec 28, 2023