Category Archives: Alberta
UCP, NDP candidates set to make announcements in Alberta election campaign
The third week of the Alberta election campaign continues with the United Conservatives and New Democrats planning more announcements.UCP candidates Devin Dreeshen and Demetrios Nicolaides are schedul...
May 17, 2023
Alberta NDP releases fully costed economic plan, shows $3.3B surplus over three years
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta NDP has released a fully costed economic plan that predicts a $3.3-billion surplus over three years if elected on May 29. Lethbridge-West candidate Shannon Phillips, who is a...
May 17, 2023
Flair Airlines adding extra flights beginning May long weekend
EDMONTON, AB - Flair Airlines has announced extra flights between Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver starting on May 19, 2023.In a news release, the airline stated the flights are aimed to help Canadians...
May 17, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:30 p.m. May 16
The evacuation order has been lifted for the Town of Drayton Valley and parts of Brazeau County. Re-entry began at 2 p.m. Provincial officials say those evacuated due to wildfires should register at l...
May 16, 2023
Third week of Alberta election campaign continues with health top of mind
The third week of Alberta's election campaign continues, as the United Conservatives and New Democrats jockey for position on the health file.Both parties made health-care announcements over the weeke...
May 16, 2023
Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday
CALGARY, AB - WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company and the government, according to the union that represents them, and they warn the airline could be shut down right befo...
May 16, 2023
Wildfire activity increases in Alberta as hot, dry conditions continue
The Alberta government says hot and dry conditions are expected to continue in the coming days, providing no relief for the roughly 2,500 people fighting wildfires in the province. Prime Minister Just...
May 16, 2023
UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health beds
CALGARY - Danielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it's re-elected May 29. The UCP leader says the proposed Compassionate I...
May 15, 2023
Alberta NDP pledges to eliminate small business tax if elected
CALGARY, AB - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has announced a campaign commitment that she claimed would save many small businesses thousands of dollars. She said, if elected, her government would co...
May 15, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 15
New evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Alberta as hot and dry conditions across the province see wildfire activity increase. Those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local recep...
May 15, 2023 Colin Blair, executive director, Alberta Emergency Management Agency (Government of Alberta)