Alberta

City of Calgary gets notice of petition to recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek

CALGARY, AB - The City of Calgary announced that it has received notice of a recall petition against Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The notice has been officially reviewed and deemed compliant with the Municipal...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 5, 2024

Kathleen Ganley announces NDP leadership campaign

CALGARY, AB - Kathleen Ganley has announced she will run to become the leader of the Alberta NDP.The former Justice Minister and current Calgary-Mountain View MLA announced she will run on February 5,...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 5, 2024

AMA reacts to Premier Smith's transgender youth policy

The Alberta Medical Association's section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has released a statement, following Premier Smith's new transgender youth policy.The statement is as follows: AMA Statement...

Feb 5, 2024

'Not be tolerated': Alberta files formal response to proposed oilsands emissions cap

Alberta says a federal emissions cap on greenhouse gases "will not be tolerated" as the province's environment minister meets today with her federal counterpart. Alberta's formal response to Ottawa's ...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 5, 2024

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