Category Archives: Alberta
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services receives mandate letter
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon calling on him to strengthen Alberta's systems to support the most vulnerable in th...
Aug 4, 2023
Alberta expands medical lab test to reduce long waits, particularly in Calgary
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is taking more medical test appointments in-house starting this weekend to reduce bottlenecks and long waits, particularly in Calgary.The government-owned Alberta Pre...
Aug 4, 2023
Alberta government says no to possible bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
CALGARY - Alberta's government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk. Alberta's 2030 bid committee called the move an "unexpected decision" as the group h...
Aug 3, 2023
Mental health and addiction services to be consolidated under provincial program
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it's working to consolidate all mental health and addiction services across the province.This after Premier Danielle Smith issued Minister Dan Williams his mandate l...
Aug 3, 2023
Massive community science event returns this August long weekend
Over the August long weekend, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is encouraging people to get closer to nature and contribute to protecting the species they love. NCC's fourth annual Big Backyard ...
Aug 3, 2023
Alberta RCMP prepare for traffic safety enforcement over Heritage Day long weekend
During the upcoming August long weekend, Alberta Mounties say more drivers are expected to be driving on the highways. With Heritage Day around the corner, the Alberta RCMP says it will be out ensurin...
Aug 3, 2023
Premier Smith issues mandate letter for Minister of Mental Health and Addiction
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams calling on him to address the mental health and addiction crisis. In her letter, government o...
Aug 3, 2023
Alberta to pause new renewable energy permits while reviewing policies
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta said it is responding to concerns about green energy projects.Starting on August 3, 2023, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will pause approvals for new...
Aug 3, 2023
One dead after train and vehicle collide in Leduc County near Edmonton: RCMP
LEDUC, Alta. - RCMP are now clear from the scene of a fatal collision involving a train near Edmonton Thursday morning.According to Leduc RCMP, normal traffic flow has now resumed on Highway 21.On Aug...
Aug 3, 2023
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 2, 2023