Category Archives: Alberta
Corb Lund sees anti-coal mining petition drive re-approved by Elections Alberta
Corb Lund's petition effort to outlaw new coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is one step closer to being able to gather signatures. Elections Alberta says the application by the ...
Jan 27, 2026 Coal Mine in the mountains, Alberta Canada (Image Credit: ID 31578797 © Brandon Smith | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta musician Paul Brandt won't clarify opinion on separation after online post
Alberta country music star Paul Brandt won't divulge his stance on the ongoing separatist movement in the province. Brandt refused to provide a definitive answer when asked by reporters for a yes-or-n...
Jan 27, 2026 Alberta flag (Image Credit: Dreamtime)
Alberta judges urge respect after Smith said she wants to 'direct' them
Alberta's judges are calling for respect days after Premier Danielle Smith said she wishes she could direct them. Alberta's three chief justices say in a rare public statement that democracy only func...
Jan 27, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 374632345 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta population projected to surpass B.C. by 2050: Stats Canada
Within the next 24 years, Alberta could become Canada's third-largest province by population.Statistics Canada has released its latest set of population projections, offering low, medium, and high-gro...
Jan 27, 2026 Welcome to Alberta sign. The province is projected to become the third-largest province in Canada by population by 2050, overtaking B.C. (Image Credit: (c) Paulbradyphoto | Dreamstime.com)
Several children fall ill at pool in southern Alberta
Officials say 11 children suddenly fell ill Sunday at a swimming pool in southern Alberta, with one in serious condition. Emergency Health Services says the children were in a pool in the town of Canm...
Jan 26, 2026 Canmore Inn & Suites, where 11 children became ill after swimming in the hotel's pool. (Image Credit: Canmore Inn & Suites )
No appetite for Alberta becoming a U-S state, says Smith and petition organizer
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the man pushing for a referendum on the province leaving Canada both say there's no appetite for Alberta becoming a U-S state. Their comments come after U-S Treasury...
Jan 23, 2026 Alberta Flag (Image Credit: (Dreamstime))
Government of Alberta invests $547K in KidSport Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced on Thursday they've invested an additional $547,000 in KidSport Alberta.The allocation of funds, the province says, helps more kids access sport and recreation."Pla...
Jan 22, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 108694951 © Matimix | Dreamstime.com)
Provinces announces expanded water storage for farmers, ranchers, and communities
The Government of Alberta has implemented new rules that will make it easier to store and use water. Authorities say that many dugouts are sized too small to capture available because of a 2,500 cubic...
Jan 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 24515131 © Brett Critchley | Dreamstime.com)
Missing: Jennifer Richter, 42, of Dinsmore, Sask.
The RCMP in Outlook, Sask. are expanding their search for a missing woman who police believe may be driving to Edmonton.Dinsmore, Sask. resident Jennifer Richter, 42, was last seen in Saskatoon on Jan...
Jan 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Outlook RCMP/Supplied)
First citizen recall petition against Alberta legislature member fails
The first of more than two dozen recall petitions launched against members of Alberta's legislature has come up short.Jenny Yeremiy submitted Tuesday her petition against Education Minister Demetrios ...
Jan 20, 2026 Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides provides an update on teacher bargaining in Calgary, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)