Category Archives: Alberta
Cap on greenhouse gas emissions singles out Alberta, Premier Smith says
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oilpatch singles out her province for punitive measures and she promises another court fight with the fed...
Dec 7, 2023
Provincial government taking action to prevent wildfires
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is investing $5 million into the Community Fireguard Program.The government is actively pursuing opportunities to increase wildfire preparedness after the blaz...
Dec 7, 2023
Alberta Health services appoints new President and CEO
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has named its new President and CEO.Athana Mentzelopoulos will take over the position previously held by Mauro Chies. Mentzelopoulos was previously the Exe...
Dec 7, 2023
Alberta announces more funding for film and TV production
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta is continuing its push as a hot spot for film and television production.On December 7, 2023, the province announced that the Alberta Made Screen Industries Program will suppor...
Dec 7, 2023
Calgary mayor says she won't attend Hanukkah ceremony because it's too political
Calgary's mayor says she won't attend the annual menorah lighting ceremony to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. Mayor Jyoti Gondek posted a statement last night on the social media site X, formerly know...
Dec 7, 2023
Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan. The U...
Dec 7, 2023
Parts of southern and central Alberta under Snowfall Warnings
A Snowfall Warning is in effect for the Airdrie-Cochrane-Olds-Sundre areas. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected. Snow, hea...
Dec 6, 2023
Province aiming to help industry reduce emissions and create jobs
The Alberta government says it is investing $31.3 million in new projects to reduce global emissions, create value-added bitumen products and drive the province's economy forward.Provincial officials ...
Dec 6, 2023
Alberta RCMP offers crime prevention tips to avoid getting “Grinched” this holiday season
As mail delivery ramps up for the holiday season, Alberta RCMP want you to ensure it's a December to remember for all the right reasons. Mounties say mail theft is often a crime of opportunity and hap...
Dec 6, 2023
Province helping Albertans recover from June flooding
Officials with the Alberta government say up to $68 million is available in disaster recovery funding to help Edson, Whitecourt, Yellowhead County and Woodlands County recover from June flooding.From ...
Dec 6, 2023