Category Archives: Alberta
Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta
Sucker Creek First Nation Chief Roderick Willier remembers never feeling safe during the decade he spent at a residential school in northern Alberta. "I always had to stay on high alert when I was the...
Jun 29, 2023
Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature
Albertans are invited to spend Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature. On Saturday, July 1, from noon to 5 p.m., visitors can enjoy free entertainment and activities for all ages at one of the most pic...
Jun 28, 2023
Nominations open for Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards
The provincial government is asking Albertans to nominate a newcomer for its Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards.The province is looking for people who have enriched Alberta through volunteer activiti...
Jun 28, 2023
Calgary’s new cancer centre to be named after Arthur Child following $50M donation
Calgary's newly built cancer centre has received a $50-million donation from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation.The donation, announced at a news conference Wednesday, means the $1.4-billion building is...
Jun 28, 2023
Dairy farmers to help raise money for Food Banks Alberta
A new campaign launched by Alberta Milk looks to raise $100,000 to support Albertans who are facing food insecurity.Through a partnership with Food Banks Alberta, from now until July 11, 2023, Alberta...
Jun 28, 2023
Alberta increasing student grant funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government is increasing the Alberta Student Grant in order to make post-secondary education more affordable for over 20,000 students.Recipients of the grant for the 20...
Jun 28, 2023
Joint Communique: Western Premiers' Conference
Canada's Western premiers say their focus moving forward is on the economy, affordability and future prosperity.Premiers of Canada's Western provinces and territories met in Whistler, B.C., to discuss...
Jun 28, 2023
Alberta premier's office says she was unaware of new opioid data before election
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office is denying the Opposition's claim that her government concealed the latest data on opioid-related deaths until after the provincial election.The premier's press...
Jun 28, 2023
Alberta NDP announces shadow cabinet and other leadership roles
The Alberta NDP announced its new shadow cabinet and other caucus leadership roles on Tuesday.The Rachel Notley-led NDP won 38 seats in the recent provincial election to form the Official Opposition i...
Jun 27, 2023
Cougar sighting reported in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is warning the public that a cougar could possibly be around Scenic Drive South.On June 27, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m. police responded to a ...
Jun 27, 2023