Category Archives: Alberta
These Albertans signed petitions. What do they think of the separation referendum?
CALGARY - Alberta is planning to ask residents in an Oct. 19 referendum whether the province should stay in Canada or if there should be a future binding referendum on separation.It was prompted by tw...
Jun 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press)
Strychnine arrives late for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers
The first window of time for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to obtain strychnine to deal with burgeoning ground squirrel populations is about to run out, and many producers are now hoping for bet...
Jun 13, 2026 A Richardson's ground squirrel takes in the golf action at a golf course in Banff, Alta., on July 25, 2011. Strychnine has been temporarily allowed for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with the ground squirrel, commonly called gophers in Western Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh (Image Credit: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press)
New drug for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension now available in Alberta
A new treatment for the rare disease known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is now available in Alberta.The provincial government shared Friday that patients will now be covered through the Sp...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 69192027 © One Photo | Dreamstime.com)
Report to show Albertans financial impact of separation
A report by the University of Calgary will inform voters on the financial cost of Alberta leaving Canada.The Government of Alberta announced Friday it has hired the institution's School of Public Poli...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 232041823 © Marc Bruxelle | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta to lead Canada in economic growth in 2026 says ATB
ATB Financial says that "Alberta's economy continues to weather the geopolitical storm better than most." ATB is predicting that Alberta will lead the country in economic growth this year. It says in ...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 298882626 © Ramon Cliff | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition
Alberta's government has filed its appeal of a judge's decision to throw out a petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada. Premier Danielle Smith criticized the ruling last month...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 149303740 © Jeff Whyte | Dreamstime.com)
Provincial government receives Corb Lund's 'Water Not Coal' citizen initiative petition
The Government of Alberta says they received Alberta musician Corb Lund's "Water Not Coal" citizen initiative petition and signature sheets.His petition, which needed to reach the threshold of 178,000...
Jun 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 55924670 © Gajus | Dreamstime.com)
RCMP calling on parents to combat rising "online violent extremism"
The RCMP's Federal Policing Northwest Region are asking parents to be more vigilant with their children's online behaviour, following a rise in violent online groups across the country.The Northwest R...
Jun 10, 2026 ID 103315565 © Pop Nukoonrat | Dreamstime.com (Image Credit: ID 103315565 © Pop Nukoonrat | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta government orders stop to rebranding of paramedic service provider
Alberta's minister of hospitals says she has put an end to a contentious rebranding of the province's paramedic service provider. Acute Care Alberta announced last month that Emergency Health Services...
Jun 10, 2026
Recall petitions against Alberta NDP MLA, former UCP cabinet minister dismissed
For the first time since October there are no active recall petitions looking to oust Alberta politicians from their seats in the legislature. Elections Alberta says the two outstanding petitions, tar...
Jun 10, 2026