Category Archives: Alberta
City of Calgary, province moving closer toward downtown train connection to airport
The Government of Alberta released a statement on Monday saying that the government was partnering with the City of Calgary to study optimal rail alignment between downtown Calgary and Calgary Interna...
Jul 10, 2023
Alberta's Smith decries 'federal interference' ahead of premiers' meeting
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she believes every Canadian premier is frustrated with what she calls "federal interference" into provincial affairs. Smith is on her way to Winnipeg ...
Jul 10, 2023
Calgary Stampede sets Guinness World Record for most pancakes in eight hours
CALGARY, AB - How many pancakes is too many pancakes? That is what the organizers of the Calgary Stampede wanted to find out.Officials with the festival say they set a new Guinness World Record on Sun...
Jul 10, 2023
Smith urges Trudeau to see Alberta's perspective of emissions reduction targets; calls for end to B.C. port strike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up a two-day trip to Alberta on Saturday, flipping pancakes at the Calgary Stampede and meeting with the Ismaili Muslim community, but not before sitting down for...
Jul 8, 2023
After return from Syria, two Canadian women appear in Edmonton courtroom on Terrorism Peace Bond
Two Canadians who returned from Syria this week have been arrested.The RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) arrested Helena Carson, 33, and Dina Kalouti, 42, upo...
Jul 8, 2023
Province announces $1 million to help visually-impaired Albertans find work
The Government of Alberta wants to make it easier for Albertans with poor eyesight to obtain and maintain meaningful employment.The province has announced a $1 million grant to the Canadian National I...
Jul 8, 2023
Premier Smith appoints MLAs to cabinet committees
Premier Danielle Smith has made her appointments to various cabinet committees.These committees contribute to reviewing policy decisions, and help set long-range strategic priorities."I want to thank ...
Jul 7, 2023
Siksika Nation signs deal with province for addiction recovery centre
A southeastern Alberta First Nation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the province to build an addiction treatment facility on Treaty 7 territory.Siksika Nation chief Ouray Crowfoot, Premi...
Jul 6, 2023
Province announces supports for wildfire-affected communities & Métis Settlements
Alberta communities and Mtis Settlements affected by recent wildfires will see some relief as Alberta's government has approved a $175 million Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) to help Alberta communiti...
Jul 5, 2023
Alberta’s potato industry worth $2.87 billion: report
A new report is highlighting the significance of potatoes to Alberta's economy.Titled, "The Alberta Potato Industry; Growing Success in 2022," the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) says the sector is ex...
Jul 4, 2023