Category Archives: Alberta

Peer support organization for first responders launches in Alberta
ALBERTA - A independent Canadian peer support organization has opened its doors in Alberta today. Boots on the Ground is a phone line open 24/7, run by first responders, for first responders and milit...
Sep 25, 2023

Alberta NDP launches pension plan survey
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta NDP has launched a survey focused on pensions. Last week, a report from LifeWorks was released and discussed by the UCP government. The province said the report suggested tha...
Sep 25, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Regulator rules in favour of Trans Mountain route deviation
CALGARY - The Canada Energy Regulator has approved Trans Mountain Corp.'s application to modify the pipeline's route. More coming. The Canadian Press
Sep 25, 2023

Head of Alta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications
At least two members of the group that recommended a pause on coal mining in Alberta's Rocky Mountains are concerned the province's regulator appears to have accepted applications to renew a project t...
Sep 25, 2023

Health officials offering tips to avoid West Nile virus
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued an advisory regarding West Nile virus.AHS stated that this year, there has been nine cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Alberta. Two of t...
Sep 22, 2023

Alberta responds to Prime Minister’s comments on methane
Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement Friday on the federal government's upcoming draft methane emissions regulations and Alberta's leadership in th...
Sep 22, 2023

Police arrest two more people following killing of eight-year-old girl in Alberta
EDMONTON - Police in Edmonton have charged two more people following the killing of an eight-year-old girl whose remains were found on a First Nation south of the provincial capital. Officers responde...
Sep 22, 2023

Alberta Grains, Alberta Canola both looking for board members
Nominations are open for spots on the first board of directors for Alberta Grains.it was recently formed when Alberta Barley and the Alberta Wheat Commission officially merged.There are 12 spots on th...
Sep 22, 2023

Alberta Canola conference, AGM coming to Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie will host the Alberta Canola Conference & Research Symposium on January 24 and 25.The get-together will include Alberta Canola's 34th annual general meeting.Both will take place in ...
Sep 22, 2023

Alberta NDP promises to axe proposed plan to quit CPP if it wins 2027 election
EDMONTON - Alberta's long road to quitting the Canada Pension Plan would run smack into the scheduled 2027 provincial election, with Opposition New Democrats promising to kill the idea if they win. Op...
Sep 22, 2023