Category Archives: Alberta
TSB concludes investigation into Edson helicopter crash during wildfire efforts
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has deemed that an aerodynamic phenomenon called Vortex Ring State (VRS) caused a helicopter to crash at Edson Airport (CYET) last May, during the height of the w...
Nov 29, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Charges laid in deadly shooting of two Edmonton police officers
Edmonton police say charges have been laid in the deaths of Const. Brett Ryan and Const. Travis Jordan, who were shot while responding to a call in March. Police are to release details about the charg...
Nov 29, 2023
Lawyers spar over conspiracy allegation in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The lawyers in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their debate today over whether Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were co-conspirators in the protest....
Nov 29, 2023
Information and Privacy Commissioner highlights artificial intelligence in first annual report
Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner had her first annual report -- for 2022-23 -- tabled in the Legislature by the Speaker on Tuesday.Diane McLeod began her five-year term as commissioner o...
Nov 28, 2023
Alberta government aiming to strengthen emergency medical services
Alberta's government says it is taking action to address Emergency Medical Services (EMS) concerns provincewide with a new advisory committee, performance framework, and fourth dispatch centre.As part...
Nov 28, 2023
Alberta government targeting accelerated emissions reductions
Alberta's government says it is introducing a new carbon capture incentive program that will cut emissions and create jobs. According to provincial officials, Alberta is a global leader in carbon capt...
Nov 28, 2023
Alberta hits methane reduction target three years early, says government
The Alberta government says it has now reduced methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 45 per cent since 2014. Government officials say Alberta was the first province in Canada to set a metha...
Nov 28, 2023
Federal politicians criticize Alberta Energy Regulator over oilsands leak, monitoring
OTTAWA - Federal politicians have criticized the Alberta Energy Regulator at an environment committee meeting looking into two releases of oilsands wastewater at Imperial Oil's Kearl mine earlier this...
Nov 28, 2023
Smith and Schulz to promote Alberta’s climate and energy leadership
Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz will be promoting Alberta's leadership in emission reductions and responsible energy development in the Middle Eas...
Nov 28, 2023
Provincial government to increase donation matching on crowdfunding program
The Government of Alberta is supporting non-profits who use the Crowdfunding Alberta platform.Those who launch a campaign on the website can receive up to $5,000 in annual government funding.Tanya Fir...
Nov 28, 2023