Category Archives: Alberta
Firefighters preparing for hot and dry conditions in coming days
EDMONTON, AB - Officials provided an update on the current wildfire situation in Alberta on Friday afternoon, May 12, 2023.As of this publication, there are 76 active wildfires burning in the Forest P...
May 12, 2023
Alberta RCMP committed to protecting evacuated communities
As wildfires across the province have caused so many Albertans to evacuate from their homes, the RCMP says its members will be focusing on protecting these communities until it is safe for residents t...
May 12, 2023
Alberta removing costs for wildfire evacuees who need replacement ID
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is waiving the fee for wildfire evacuees who need to replace their identification.Evacuees of the Alberta wildfires who lost or left behind their Alberta drive...
May 12, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation
The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services and officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire will provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenFriday, Ma...
May 12, 2023
'The devil': Métis settlement looks to rebuild from wildfire as hot weather to return
A Mtis settlement devastated by an out-of-control blaze remains at risk as hot and dry conditions in Alberta's forecast threaten to worsen an already intense wildfire season. "That fire, I call it the...
May 12, 2023
Alberta election campaign continues after minor drama at Danielle Smith announcement
The Alberta election is nearing the end of its second week, as United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith dismisses concerns about over past musings about selling hospitals to private operators.Smith w...
May 12, 2023
Alberta wildfire situation as of May 11, 5:00 p.m.
The Canadian Armed Forces has been deployed to assist firefighting operations in Alberta ahead of hotter and drier conditions expected this weekend.Those evacuated due to wildfires should register at ...
May 12, 2023
Phillips accuses Neudorf of supporting paid health care, Neudorf responds
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta NDP is accusing Lethbridge-East UCP candidate Nathan Neudorf of supporting paid emergency health care.Lethbridge-West NDP candidate Shannon Phillips highlighted a video of...
May 11, 2023
NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises $1.2B for Calgary schools, hospitals, transit lines
CALGARY - The Alberta NDP is promising to build more hospitals, schools and light-rail transit lines in Calgary if the party is elected on May 29.Leader Rachel Notley is to make an announcement to spe...
May 11, 2023
United Conservatives promising 25 per cent seniors discount for some services
CALGARY - The United Conservative Party is promising to make life more affordable for seniors in Alberta.Leader Danielle Smith says the help will include introducing a 25 per cent discount for seniors...
May 11, 2023