Alberta

Northwest Territories' Premier Cochrane thanks Alberta for its kindness amid nightmare

Caroline Cochrane, Northwest Territories Premier, paid a visit to the reception centre in Red Deer on Friday, expressing her warmest thanks to Mayor Ken Johnston and local citizens, as well as all Alb...

Josh Hall Aug 25, 2023

Alberta government releases online fact sheet regarding pause on renewable project approvals

The Ministry of Affordability and Utilities has released an online fact sheet regarding the Alberta Utilities Commission's (AUC) pause on renewable power project approvals.Minister Nathan Neudorf said...

Aug 25, 2023

Support groups available through EDSNA for those experiencing eating disorders

The Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) is hoping students and families across the province will consider the unique challenges posed by eating disorders in the run-up of back to school...

Aug 25, 2023

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...

Sheldon Spackman 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...

Sheldon Spackman 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...

Sheldon Spackman 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. ...

Sheldon Spackman Aug 24, 2023