Category Archives: Alberta

Special Avalanche Warning issued for parts of Western Canada
A Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) has been issued for recreational backcountry users across parts of western Canada.The warning was issued by Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada...
Apr 27, 2023

Wait times falling for emergency care and surgeries: Alberta Health Services
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta said it is seeing progress in all priority areas of its Health Care Action Plan (HCAP).Announced in November 2022, the HCAP aims to reduce wait times for EMS...
Apr 26, 2023

Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes provincial money she promised for an NHL arena project in Calgary doesn't become an election issue. She made the comment a day after she linked ...
Apr 26, 2023

Danielle Smith promises to not raise taxes if re-elected
EDMONTON, AB - Danielle Smith is making a promise to Albertans if re-elected in the upcoming provincial election. The United Conversative Party (UCP) leader has signed a No Tax Hike Guarantee, a pledg...
Apr 26, 2023

Canadian farmers plan biggest wheat crop in more than two decades due to war in Ukraine
Canadian farmers are expecting to plant the largest wheat crop in more than two decades this year amid strong demand for wheat.Statistics Canada said Wednesday that farmers anticipate planting 23 mill...
Apr 26, 2023

Alberta man charged in connection to human trafficking of youths
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) said it has laid nearly three dozen charges against an Alberta man who is accused of sexually exploiting and trafficking at least two u...
Apr 26, 2023

Coal company withdraws plan for mine in Crowsnest Pass to focus on renewable power
An Australian coal company is withdrawing its plan for a mine in the Crowsnest Pass region of the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains.In a letter, Montem Resources is asking the Alberta Energy...
Apr 26, 2023

Government highlights second action taken under Alberta Firearms Act
Officials with the provincial government say Alberta will require individuals and organizations employed to confiscate firearms to first be licensed by the province.Government officials say this actio...
Apr 25, 2023

New arena and event centre announced for Calgary
CALGARY, AB - The City of Calgary, the Alberta government and the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enable construction of a new arena and events centr...
Apr 25, 2023

Province increasing supports for victims of domestic violence
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta said it is increasing funding for a variety of programs that help domestic violence victims. It will provide an additional $1.6 million to support prevention...
Apr 25, 2023