Category Archives: Alberta
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
Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw
More than 100 Alberta doctors have signed an open letter to express concern about a decision to revoke a job offer to the province's former chief medical officer of health.Dr. Deena Hinshaw had report...
Jun 26, 2023
Eligible adult drivers in Alberta will automatically exit from Graduated Driver Licence program
Eligible Alberta drivers aged 18 and over will now automatically exit from the Graduated Driver Licence (GDL) program. GDL drivers who have completed their 24-month driving period and have no suspensi...
Jun 26, 2023
Recount confirms ex-Alberta justice minister Tyler Shandro lost seat in election
CALGARY, AB - The last of Alberta's two bitterly fought election contests is officially over.Former United Conservative justice minister Tyler Shandro has conceded victory to his NDP rival after a sec...
Jun 26, 2023
Grasshoppers taking a bite out of Prairie crops after extreme heat
A research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says 2023 is the worst year for grasshoppers she has seen in more than two decades.Meghan Vankosky, who is also co-chair of the Prairie Pest ...
Jun 26, 2023