Category Archives: Alberta
New strains of clubroot discovered in Western Canadian crops
EDMONTON - University of Alberta researchers have found new clubroot strains capable of infecting canola plants bred to resist the disease.Now, a variety of management strategies are needed to counter...
Aug 25, 2023
Alberta, N.W.T. premiers to tour reception centre for wildfire evacuees in Calgary
CALGARY - The premiers of Alberta and the Northwest Territories are scheduled to tour a Calgary reception centre for wildfire evacuees this afternoon. Tens of thousands have been forced from the terri...
Aug 25, 2023
Alberta innovation aims to help power Germany, say government officials
With early support from Alberta's government, Calgary-based Eavor Technologies is now set to help Germany cut emissions and power homes.That according to provincial government officials who say Albert...
Aug 24, 2023
National parks open and free for wildfire evacuees
Wildfire evacuees from the Northwest Territories and British Columbia are being allowed to enter and stay in national parks in B.C. and Alberta for free until evacuation orders are lifted. Parks Canad...
Aug 24, 2023
Cancer patients evacuated from Northwest Territories supported in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - Cancer patients who have evacuated to Alberta from the Northwest Territories due to wildfires are receiving help from Alberta Health Services (AHS).The agency said patients expected for...
Aug 24, 2023
Renewables pause in Alberta affecting 118 projects worth $33 billion, think tank says
A clean energy think tank says Alberta's pause on approvals for new renewable energy projects is affecting 118 projects worth $33 billion. The Pembina Institute says those projects would create enough...
Aug 24, 2023
Canadians unified on forest protection although wildfire cause divisive: poll
As Canada struggles through its worst fire season in recorded history, a new survey suggests protecting forests remains one issue that unites most Canadians no matter who they are or where they live. ...
Aug 24, 2023
AUC says it will still process applications during renewables moratorium
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta Utilities Commission says it will continue to accept and process applications for renewable energy developments in the province, even in the face of a seven-month government-...
Aug 23, 2023
Livestock tax deferral for designated area in Western Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government has announced its first list of regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2023.The p...
Aug 23, 2023
Alberta announces funding for technology startups
The provincial government will invest $13.6 million to support emerging technology companies.The initiative comes as part of the Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Development Partnerships Program, which aim...
Aug 23, 2023