Category Archives: Alberta
Governments of Alberta and Canada launch funding program for beekeepers hit by losses
The Government of Alberta has announced a partnership with the Government of Canada that they say will help beekeepers hit hard by extreme cold and varroa mites.Officials claim Alberta is Canada's big...
Jun 22, 2023
Alberta NDP to check to ensure premier doesn’t get OK to interfere in justice system
The Opposition NDP says it will be watching to make sure advice to Premier Danielle Smith doesn't grant her backdoor permission to continue interfering in Alberta's justice system.NDP Leader Rachel No...
Jun 21, 2023
Alberta wildfire update: June 21
Re-entry for residents of Fort Chipewyan and surrounding areas is expected to begin June 22 after essential services are restored.Current situationGeneral community re-entry is the second phase of a p...
Jun 21, 2023
Learn how to support others during and after disaster
Albertans looking to learn more about social and emotional disaster response and recovery - including how to provide practical support to individuals experiencing distress and identify common stress r...
Jun 21, 2023
Patients will be supported to hold smudging, pipe ceremonies at AHS facilities
Alberta Health Services is expanding supports to make the practice of Indigenous spiritual ceremonies inside all AHS facilities easier for patients.AHS announced the Patient Access to Indigenous Spiri...
Jun 21, 2023
Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond
CALGARY - Police in Calgary say they have arrested a youth in relation to a terrorism investigation. Details about the accused's identity are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. RCMP say t...
Jun 21, 2023
Government commemorates 'sombre anniversary' 10 years after southern Alberta floods
CALGARY, AB - Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz said it's a "sombre anniversary" for many Albertans.It has been 10 years since the floods in southern Alberta.Schulz said in a statement that the floo...
Jun 20, 2023
Alberta wildfire update: June 20
Residents of the Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo will return home later this week as the area wildfire's southern perimeter has been brought under control, according to the Alberta government.Curre...
Jun 20, 2023
Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows
CALGARY - New modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator suggests Canadian oil production will plummet by 2050 if the world achieves its Paris target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within that t...
Jun 20, 2023
Indigenous language translation services now offered by Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced new translation services.The agency is now offering interpretation services in 23 Indigenous languages. This is available to all patients receiving care fro...
Jun 20, 2023