Category Archives: Alberta
Smith, Notley square off in Alberta election debate, ask voters who do they trust
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's two political contenders hammered each other on the issue of trust in the provincial election campaign's lone debate Thursday.United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith said yo...
May 19, 2023
UCP says they've "drastically" improved Emergency Medical Services wait times
The United Conservative Party says that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) wait times have "drastically" under their government."In 2019, the UCP government inherited a broken, bloated, and bureaucratic...
May 19, 2023
Albertans asked to put safety first when planning for long weekend activities
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is asking Albertans to put safety first when recreating over the May long weekend.Officials note that the fire danger is extreme in northern Alberta as hot and...
May 18, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation
The Minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism and officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenThursday, May 18 3 p.m.L...
May 18, 2023
Danielle Smith found guilty of violating Conflicts of Interest Act
BROOKS, AB - Alberta's ethics commissioner has found the province's premier guilty of one count of contravening the Conflicts of Interest Act, and not guilty of two others.In late March and early Apri...
May 18, 2023
Alberta Liberal party unveils education platform
The Alberta Liberal party has unveiled their education platform aimed to support teachers and improve outcomes for students. "Education enriches lives and builds strong economies. Albertans have told ...
May 18, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Ethics probe finds Alberta's Smith violated conflict of interest rule
EDMONTON - Alberta's ethics commissioner says Premier Danielle Smith contravened the Conflicts of Interest Act in her interaction with the province's justice minister. Marguerite Trussler says the vio...
May 18, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:30 p.m. May 17
A special air quality statement has been issued, as smoky conditions persist throughout much of the province.Provincial officials say those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local receptio...
May 18, 2023
Danielle Smith, Rachel Notley set for Alberta leaders debate tonight
United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith and NDP Leader Rachel Notley are scheduled to debate tonight as the May 29 Alberta election draws closer.Full Election Coverage: Alberta Votes 2023The debate ...
May 18, 2023
Alberta NDP promises more money, resources for front-line emergency medical care
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP is promising to increase funding for emergency medical services if it wins the election on May 29.NDP candidate David Shepherd says the party would increase funding by $50 mil...
May 17, 2023