Alberta

Alberta government increasing supports for foster caregivers

Alberta's government says it is investing more than $23.6 million in new supports for foster caregivers and measures to improve stability for young people in care. Government officials say foster care...

Oct 25, 2023

Artificial intelligence next step in forecasting wildfire behaviour

EDMONTON - A provincial wildfire management specialist says Alberta is investing in artificial intelligence to try to predict where a wildfire may ignite before it happens.Ed Trenchard, who plans resp...

Oct 25, 2023

Telephone town hall hears growing calls for hard numbers before taking Alberta pension plan idea to referendum

EDMONTON - The panel gathering feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan is hearing renewed calls to get some hard numbers before the issue goes to a referendum.Jim Dinning's pan...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 25, 2023

Health-care standards not met at Alberta correctional centre, report finds

EDMONTON - Alberta's public interest commissioner has found what he calls "serious lapses" in medical care at a provincial correctional centre. Kevin Brezinski's investigation, responding to a whistle...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 25, 2023

Federal government investing $15 million into protecting national parks

OTTAWA, ON - The federal government is contributing $15 million into protecting national parks, including one in Alberta.On October 24, 2023, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeau...

Oct 24, 2023

Virtual town hall to focus on coal mining in southwestern Alberta

The Alberta NDP said it wants to hear from Albertans on potential new mining activities.The party is set to hold an online town hall meeting where members will present participants with information ab...

Oct 24, 2023

Alberta NDP says renewable energy windfall should benefit consumers, industry

EDMONTON, AB. - Alberta's New Democrat Opposition is calling for the provincial government to use a nearly $300-million windfall from renewable energy contracts to help ease high consumer power bills ...

Oct 24, 2023

Alberta Grains welcomes Michael Flynn as new Executive Director

Alberta Grains is pleased to welcome Michael Flynn as its first Executive Director. The organization says Flynn brings a wealth of diverse experience in policy development, stakeholder engagement and ...

Oct 24, 2023

Alberta RCMP Auto theft Unit investigates stolen Ford Raptors

The Alberta RCMP Auto Theft Unit is warning the public after investigating three separate cases where Ford Raptor pickup trucks were stolen, provided a new Vehicle Identification Number, and sold onli...

Oct 24, 2023

Alberta RCMP share a list of safe winter driving practices

As icy roads and colder weather arrive, Alberta RCMP is sharing a list of safe practices for residents to follow when driving this winter.These tips include:Get your vehicle ready for winter in the fa...

Oct 24, 2023