Alberta

Free admission to national parks for veterans, armed forces members starting in 2024

LETHBRIDGE, AB - People who currently or formerly served in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be able to visit any of the country's national parks for free.The federal government announced that the...

Dec 22, 2023

Mountain pine beetle control program a success in Alberta

The mountain pine beetle population is dwindling in Alberta.That's according to the provincial government, who said Alberta's mountain pine beetle control program is proving to be successful. The moun...

Dec 21, 2023

Alberta childcare centres at risk of closing

"I absolutely think that we're going to see childcare centres closing in the next year."That's according to Krystal Churcher, who is one of the childcare operators speaking out following a provincial ...

Dec 21, 2023

Province announces $200 million to stabilize family and rural physician clinics

The provincial government has announced an extra $200 million will be going towards improving access to family doctors and ensuring public health care is available to all who need it.A release from th...

Sheldon Spackman Dec 21, 2023

AHS shares tips to help combat flu season

In a release, Alberta Health Services has provided a list of tips for residents to help limit the spread of germs during respiratory virus season.AHS suggests: Wash your hands thoroughly and often wit...

Dec 21, 2023

Alberta third province to sign health-care funding deal with Ottawa

CALGARY - Alberta has signed a $1.06 billion, three-year deal with the federal government to help fund improvements to the province's health-care system. It's the third province to come to an agreemen...

Sheldon Spackman Dec 21, 2023

Dismissed former trustee taking school board to court, hopes to be reinstated

Ousted former school trustee Monique LaGrange, with help from The Democracy Fund, is officially taking Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools' board to court. The process leading up to LaGrange's removal ...

Josh Hall Dec 20, 2023 (RDCRS)

Alberta NDP to host consultation on housing in January

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta NDP is set to host an online consultation in the new year focused on housing, specifically Bill 205.The Housing Security Act proposes an immediate cap on rent of two per cen...

Dec 20, 2023

Alberta to fight federal plastics ban once more

Alberta's government says it will continue defending the province's constitutional jurisdiction and economy by intervening in Ottawa's appeal of the Federal Court's ruling on plastics. On Nov. 16, the...

Sheldon Spackman Dec 19, 2023

Province announces one-time subsidy to help with adoption costs

Families who have adopted a child through a licensed agency in Alberta can now apply for a one-time subsidy of $6,000.The province said its additional financial support for eligible families will help...

Dec 19, 2023