Alberta

Alberta's Progressive Future says it’s time to explore rebranding Alberta NDP

Alberta's Progressive Future (APF) is described by its founders as an organization created by members of the progressive movement in response to the results of the 2023 Alberta General Election.APF of...

Nov 16, 2023

Province taking nominations for Alberta Sport Recognition Awards

The Government of Alberta is now taking nominations for the next batch of Alberta Sport Recognition Awards.Established in 1987, the awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements and commitment of co...

Nov 16, 2023

Sundre among rural Alberta communities to see increased accessible transportation services for seniors

Alberta's government, in partnership with Healthy Aging Alberta, says it will be offering transportation programs for seniors in five rural communities.Government officials say seniors living in rural...

Nov 16, 2023

Amazon’s first Canadian wind farm project to be located in southern Alberta

VULCAN, AB - Tech giant Amazon is investing in its first Canadian wind farm.The company said it will partner with developer Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on a 495-megawatt capacity wind farm to b...

Nov 16, 2023

Smith says pension exit debate awakened national recognition of Alberta's grievances

EDMONTON, AB - Premier Danielle Smith says, if nothing else, her government's proposal to have Alberta quit the Canada Pension Plan has started a national conversation on her province's grievances.Smi...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 16, 2023

Condo Owners Forum still demanding electricity rebate equity from province

The Condo Owners Forum (COF), an Alberta organization, says the provincial government is yet to make good on bringing equity to its electricity rebate program.The COF says the current system, introduc...

Nov 15, 2023

Alberta COVID-19 panel calls for more cabinet control in crises

A panel reviewing Alberta's COVID-19 response is calling for rule changes to ensure the premier and cabinet have the last word in future crises, with help from a new senior science officer.Former Refo...

Nov 15, 2023

CPP Investments head pitches Calgary crowd on benefits of staying in Canada Pension Plan

CALGARY, AB - As Alberta considers exiting the Canada Pension Plan, the head of CPP Investments visited Calgary on Tuesday to warn against losing its benefits.CEO John Graham, who leads the profession...

Nov 15, 2023

One in five Albertan families experienced food insecurity in 2022

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report from Statistics Canada is highlighting the depth to which Canadians struggled to put food on the table.The agency has released data from its Canadian Income Survey, which...

Nov 14, 2023

Teck Resources to sell steelmaking coal business in Crowsnest Pass, southeastern B.C.

ELKFORD, B.C. - Teck Resources Ltd. has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal business in a series of deals that value the operations at US$9 billion that will see Swiss commodities giant Glencore acqui...

Nov 14, 2023