Category Archives: Alberta
Over two million hectares of land burned during 2023 wildfire season in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The wildfire season in Alberta has come to an end.Unusually hot, dry and windy conditions in the spring resulted in an active wildfire season, with as many as 11 fires breaking out si...
Nov 03, 2023
Judge in 'Freedom Convoy' trial expected to rule on admissibility of police evidence
OTTAWA - The judge in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is expected to deliver a ruling today about the admissibility of internal police documents as evidence. Crown prosecutors an...
Nov 03, 2023
Alberta government announces changes in response to Ingram decision
Alberta government officials say proposed legislation would provide clarity for Albertans about who is responsible for decisions in exceptional circumstances.According to the Province, Albertans elect...
Nov 02, 2023
Province proposes legislation aimed at protecting Albertans' pensions
EDMONTON, AB - New legislation proposed by the province would guarantee that the government would not launch an Alberta Pension Plan (APP) unless Albertans voted in favour of it in a referendum.The Al...
Nov 02, 2023
RCMP encourage Albertans to thwart-off cyber crime this Holiday Season
The holiday season is just around the corner, which RCMP says means more and more people will be shopping for presents. As a result, Mounties say online shopping has become an increasingly popular and...
Nov 02, 2023
Government announces modernizations for non-union compensation
The Alberta government says proposed legislation would make it easier for public sector employers to retain and attract talent thanks to a new, flexible compensation governance model.Provincial offici...
Nov 02, 2023
Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system
The new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are "trepidatious" about expected changes to the province's health-care delivery system. Dr. Paul Parks has been touring the province ...
Nov 02, 2023
Province aiming to keep Alberta’s tax laws up to date
Officials with the provincial government say amendments to provincial tax legislation would ensure Alberta's tax laws remain clear and consistent.The government says a well-functioning tax system is a...
Nov 02, 2023
Province says sky's the limit for Alberta's aviation workforce
Officials with the Alberta government say the latest intake of the Aviation Skills Grant is cleared for takeoff and aims to help further position Alberta as Canada's premier aviation hub.Government of...
Nov 02, 2023
Alberta government announces help for non-profits
Non-profit and charitable organizations in Alberta now have one-stop access to supports and services to start, manage and grow their organization. Officials with the Alberta government say non-profit ...
Nov 02, 2023