Category Archives: Alberta

Province announces funding to help victims of crime access supports
The Government of Alberta is aiming to make it easier for the victims of crime to get the help they need.The province announced that it will spend $7 million over the next two years through the Specia...
Sep 01, 2023

Traffic Safety Act changes protecting roadside workers take effect Friday
Changes to roadside safety rules in Alberta take effect on Sept. 1.The province announced changes to the Traffic Safety Act earlier this year to better protect all roadside worker vehicles with flashi...
Sep 01, 2023

AHS highlights supports available on Overdose Awareness Day
On Overdose Awareness Day today (Aug. 31, 2023), Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it acknowledges the unsung heroes including families, friends and health care workers impacted by the lives lost due...
Aug 31, 2023

Alberta forecasts $2.4 billion surplus to end 2023-24
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta said it continues to secure Alberta's future thanks to strong fiscal management. The province has released its first quarter fiscal update, projecting a budget...
Aug 31, 2023

Albertans charged in multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
EDMONTON, AB - Two people from Alberta face a combined 81 charges in relation to their alleged involvement in a large-scale ponzi scene.The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said it became aware of fraudu...
Aug 31, 2023

Opioid levels spike in Alberta wastewater samples
CALGARY - Researchers monitoring Alberta wastewater say the amount of opioids and other illicit drugs it contained jumped in June.Wastewater is tested weekly at six sites throughout the province as pa...
Aug 30, 2023

Alberta premier condemns federal environment minister’s emissions cap comments
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is blasting federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault over comments he made about capping emissions.Guilbeault had said because Alberta company Suncor wa...
Aug 30, 2023

Air Canada cutting flights from Calgary
Air Canada says it is to cease several flights from Calgary International Airport.Starting at the end of October, non-stop service to Ottawa, Halifax, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Cancun and Frankfurt will ...
Aug 30, 2023

N.W.T. extends state of emergency, premier to tour Edmonton evacuation centre
YELLOWKNIFE - A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11.The territorial government declared it on Aug. 15 as wildfires threatened several communities, includin...
Aug 30, 2023

'Freedom Convoy' leaders' criminal trial goes beyond mischief charges
OTTAWA - The leaders of the "Freedom Convoy" are preparing to answer to criminal charges next week for their part in the massive demonstration that gridlocked Ottawa last year - but the stakes go beyo...
Aug 30, 2023