Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta had the highest inflation rate in Canada in February
Alberta had the largest increase in inflation over the last year among all Canadian provinces and territories.That is according to Statistics Canada, who reports the Consumer Price Index for the prair...
Mar 19, 2024
Alberta government aiming to protect Albertans in life leases
The provincial government says it has tabled legislation to protect Albertans and ensure consistency in contracts with life lease housing operators. Life leases are described an important, alternative...
Mar 18, 2024
Special weather statement in effect as winter makes a comeback
Spring may have sprung this past weekend, but it will not last long.Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of central Alberta and all of southern Alberta on March 18, 2024...
Mar 18, 2024
Parkinson Association launches 'Unshakeable' campaign for upcoming awareness month
The Parkinson Association of Alberta (PAA) is sharing details of its April campaign for Parkinson Awareness Month.The organization notes April is a time to, "acknowledge the tremendous strength and re...
Mar 16, 2024
Alberta NDP has its six leadership candidates
The Alberta NDP has finalized the list of candidates vying for party leadership.Party members will vote to elect one of the six following people:Jodi Calahoo StonehouseKathleen Ganley Sarah Hoffman Gi...
Mar 16, 2024
Despite hours of negotiations, armed man killed by police in eastend Calgary standoff
A 30-hour armed standoff with Calgary police that forced some residents of a southeast neighbourhood out of their homes came to an end on Friday night after officers shot a man dead. Police had been s...
Mar 16, 2024
'Saving up to $13.7K per year': Alberta reaches $15/day child care milestone
Alberta families are saving thousands of dollars annually as the province reaches a $15-per-day for child care average, officials from both levels of government said Thursday.The low average rate, rea...
Mar 15, 2024
Terrorism peace bond hearing set for Calgary teen in TikTok video case
A Calgary teenager arrested over alleged terrorism-related posts on TikTok and other social media sites is to face a two-day peace bond hearing in late October. The 16-year-old was the fourth Calgaria...
Mar 15, 2024
Smith calls for carbon tax to be scrapped, or at least give exemptions
Alberta's premier is once again asking the federal government for a break on the carbon tax.Danielle Smith penned a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, March 14, 2024, just one day af...
Mar 15, 2024
Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects
EDMONTON - Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which parts of the province are to be off-limits to wind an...
Mar 15, 2024