Category Archives: Alberta
Premier Danielle Smith reveals Hwy. 41 widening project, fresh cash for Hwy. 3 twinning
Premier Danielle Smith revealed a new widening project for Hwy. 41 South and fresh cash through the 2024 budget for the long-awaited twinning of Hwy. 3 on Thursday from her riding of Brooks-Medicine H...
Mar 8, 2024
New amendment act aiming to modernize Alberta’s power grid
Alberta's government says it is modernizing the province's electricity system through legislation that will ensure Alberta's grid is affordable, reliable and sustainable.The Alberta government has pro...
Mar 7, 2024
Alberta government says Budget 2024 supports students and classrooms
Officials with the provincial government say Budget 2024 supports Alberta students and families with essential investments to address rising enrolment and strengthen specialized learning supports. The...
Mar 7, 2024
Alberta government hunting down cyber threats with new website
Officials with the provincial government have announced a new website that connects Alberta cybersecurity leaders and supports organizations as they respond to threats.Government officials say the glo...
Mar 7, 2024
Alberta coal mine moves ahead without permits federal officials say are needed
Environmental groups are asking Ottawa to enforce its rules on an Alberta coal site that has started building an underground test mine without fisheries permits that officials have said are required. ...
Mar 7, 2024
New web service available to book campsites in Alberta
Camping enthusiasts in Alberta have a new online tool where they can book their trips.Alberta Parks introduced a new camping reservation platform this year. Officials said in the first 10 days since t...
Mar 7, 2024
Province asking water license users to switch to online service
The Government of Alberta is asking water license users to move their license online.Officials said there are roughly 25,000 water licenses in Alberta. Many of the licenses issued before Nov. 2021 sti...
Mar 7, 2024
Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers
OTTAWA - An Ontario court judge says she will entertain arguments that Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber acted as co-conspirators as part of their criminal trial. The Crown intend...
Mar 7, 2024
Stay on the ball: Alberta RCMP share tips for Fraud Prevention Month
This March, the Alberta RCMP say they will be sharing information and resources in support of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign. Officials sa...
Mar 6, 2024
Alberta Cancer Foundation and partners to address health care wait times with new Precision Analytics program
The Alberta Cancer Foundation and Cancer Care Alberta have announced what they describe as a transformative public private philanthropic partnership with industry leaders Merck and Astra Zeneca. Toget...
Mar 6, 2024