Category Archives: Alberta
What we know about the four firefighters killed in July in Canada
It has been one of the deadliest years in recent memory for firefighters battling blazes in Canada. Here is what we know about the four firefighters killed while on duty in Canada in July. --- Devyn G...
Aug 02, 2023
Premier Smith issues mandate letter to Minister of Justice
Officials with the Alberta government say Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Justice Mickey Amery calling on him to continue to support a strong justice system.In her le...
Aug 02, 2023
'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology
One of the three dozen men behind a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Calgary Stampede says its apology after a partial court settlement last week falls short. "I think what they told Calgarians ...
Aug 02, 2023
Province announces additional support for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people
Officials with the Alberta government say grant applications are now open for communities and organizations working to address the violence, safety and economic security of Indigenous women, girls and...
Aug 02, 2023
Extreme fire danger rating in Alberta foothills, Banff
The public is being warned about a "very serious" risk of forest fires in the far western edge of southern Alberta.The Government of Alberta has updated its fire danger ratings for Wednesday, August 2...
Aug 02, 2023
Alberta announces $45 million investment for hydrogen innovation
The Alberta government has announced a $45 million investment to power new hydrogen technologies that they say will reduce emissions and create jobs.Officials say hydrogen is expected to be a $2.5 - 1...
Aug 01, 2023
Alberta no longer pursuing plan to dump RCMP for provincial police force
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is no longer formally pursuing its plan to dump the RCMP in favour of a new provincial police force. However, Justice Minister Mickey Amery says the idea is not dead ...
Aug 01, 2023
Premier issues mandate letter to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis, calling on him to keep Alberta families and communities safe. In her letter, the Prem...
Aug 01, 2023
Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician
CALGARY - The Alberta government says a Calgary clinic has halted its plan to charge patients fees for faster access to its family doctor.The new fee program at the Marda Loop Medical Clinic was to st...
Aug 01, 2023
Alberta Premier issues mandate letter to Minister of Children and Family Services
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton. In her letter, the Premier outlines her expectations that strong Alberta families and chil...
Aug 01, 2023