Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Ottawa to open new provincial office

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa where she is set to open a new provincial office.Smith's office said the new space is meant to expand the province's presence in the nation's capital and to...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 5, 2024

Olds/Airdrie RCMP advise of poor road conditions

RCMP are advising of poor road conditions on Highway 2, between Red Deer and Airdrie. Travel is not recommended. Mounties encourage people to please stay home.--Download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on Go...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 5, 2024

Alberta Legislature to recognize Black History Month on Monday

The Government of Alberta will recognize Black History Month this Monday, Feb. 5 in the Legislature rotunda.Speaker Nathan Cooper will speak about the observance and its theme this year of Inspiring t...

Feb 3, 2024

Free digital literacy program launched for Albertans

Alberta is launching a free digital literacy programs to help residents stay in touch with the ever-changing world around them.The online program offers 19 courses from beginner to intermediate, with ...

Feb 3, 2024

Alberta Blue Cross challenges province to participate in Winter Walk Day

This Wednesday, the Alberta Blue Cross says hundreds of thousands across the province will embrace the cold and celebrate the season with Winter Walk Day 2024. The non-profit insurance provider is cha...

Feb 2, 2024

Salvation Army thrift stores encourage Canadians to declutter this February

Salvation Army Thrift Stores across Canada are taking part in the Clutter-Free February campaign, encouraging Canadians to declutter and in turn help the organization help those who need it most.The o...

Feb 2, 2024

"Most anti-LGBT in the country": Trudeau decries Alberta transgender policies

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling Alberta's new proposals on the treatment of transgender youth the "most anti-LGBT of anywhere in the country." Trudeau says that if Alberta Premier Danielle Sm...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 2, 2024

Groundhog Day: Canada's famous furry forecasters predict early spring

Canada's famous prognosticating rodents appeared to reach a consensus on Groundhog Day, as furry forecasters spanning three provinces predicted an early spring.Ontario's Wiarton Willie, Nova Scotia's ...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 2, 2024

Alberta RCMP to test body cams before potential national rollout

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB - The RCMP said it is continuing its efforts to become more transparent and accountable.Starting in February 2024, detachments in the Alberta communities of Grande Prairie, St. Paul...

Feb 2, 2024

Alberta Premier Smith says new transgender youth policy arriving this fall, critics call it damaging

Premier Danielle Smith defended sweeping transgender policy changes Thursday she said will support and protect Alberta children and youth, while critics called it politically-motivated government inte...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 1, 2024