Category Archives: Alberta
City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay
CALGARY, AB - A city official says a $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary's aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the...
Jun 05, 2023
Nature Conservancy of Canada announces action plan to save Prairie grasslands
CALGARY - The Nature Conservancy of Canada says it is working to save iconic Prairie grasslands by protecting more than 5,000 square kilometres in three provinces.Its action plan, which is being annou...
Jun 05, 2023
Identity, not ideology, key to Alberta political divide, survey suggests
EDMONTON - The internet memes starting meme-ing within days of Monday's Alberta provincial election. "If you voted Rachel Notley, you don't support Alberta," said one, referring to the leader of the p...
Jun 04, 2023
Game Con Canada comes to Calgary June 23-25
Perhaps you love the thrill of trying to survive in Fortnite or Call of Duty, or you're an adventurer at heart and are keen to roam Hyrule as the legendary Link, or Pokmon's nine core regions as Ash; ...
Jun 04, 2023
Alberta ends wildfire-induced Provincial State of Emergency
After exactly four weeks, Alberta is ending its Provincial State of Emergency.The expiry of the state of emergency at 11:59 p.m. on June 3 comes as the wildfire situation continues to improve.However,...
Jun 03, 2023
AHS hosting virtual and in-person events for National Indigenous Peoples Month
Alberta Health Services is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Month this year by hosting both in-person and virtual events.Various education and awareness events will take place throughout June i...
Jun 02, 2023
‘All about the campfire’: Campers adjust their plans with fire bans in place
EDMONTON - Jade Najam was getting excited about camping during the May long weekend, sitting around the campfire late into the night with his family and sipping hot chocolate."Camping is all about the...
Jun 02, 2023
Remains of Edmonton man, 27, found near Duffield; death ruled homicide
RCMP in west central Alberta say they have found human remains in a rural area near Duffield and Paul First Nation, 75 km northeast of Drayton Valley.Parkland detachment says it was May 27 when they r...
Jun 01, 2023
Learn how to manage stress in challenging times with free virtual AHS workshops
Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are being invited to participate in a free online workshop facilitated by Alberta Health Services (AHS).The workshops, aimed for managing stres...
Jun 01, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 31, 2023
Officials with the provincial government say Albertans who are evacuated or returning home should regularly check in with local authorities for the latest information. Current situation Weather patter...
May 31, 2023