Category Archives: Alberta
Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday
CALGARY, AB - WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company and the government, according to the union that represents them, and they warn the airline could be shut down right befo...
May 16, 2023
Wildfire activity increases in Alberta as hot, dry conditions continue
The Alberta government says hot and dry conditions are expected to continue in the coming days, providing no relief for the roughly 2,500 people fighting wildfires in the province. Prime Minister Just...
May 16, 2023
UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health beds
CALGARY - Danielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it's re-elected May 29. The UCP leader says the proposed Compassionate I...
May 15, 2023
Alberta NDP pledges to eliminate small business tax if elected
CALGARY, AB - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has announced a campaign commitment that she claimed would save many small businesses thousands of dollars. She said, if elected, her government would co...
May 15, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 15
New evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Alberta as hot and dry conditions across the province see wildfire activity increase. Those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local recep...
May 15, 2023 Colin Blair, executive director, Alberta Emergency Management Agency (Government of Alberta)
UCP promising new addiction treatment beds: NDP promising cuts to small business taxes
The United Conservative Party is promising more addiction treatment for Grande Prairie if the party is re-elected on May 29. Leader Danielle Smith says this would include 700 new beds in 11 new treatm...
May 15, 2023
Alberta election campaign enters third week, with leaders to debate Thursday
Alberta's election campaign is entering its third week, with the leaders of the United Conservatives and the NDP set to face each other in a debate on Thursday.Both parties made announcements on healt...
May 15, 2023
Trudeau visits Edmonton, meets with CAF personnel assisting with wildfires
EDMONTON, AB - Federal officials say talks are underway with the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico to bring in additional firefighters to battle wildfires in Alberta. Federal Emergency ...
May 15, 2023
Wildfire officials warn heat is now a concern in Alberta's south, too
EDMONTON - Wildfire officials in Alberta say hot, dry and windy weather has pushed fire conditions even further into the extreme in the province's north this weekend, and the situation in the south is...
May 15, 2023
Alberta county warns of danger when residents fight wildfires themselves
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - As frustration mounts over the response to wildfires that have forced thousands of Albertans to flee their homes and rural properties, one county is warning its residents again...
May 13, 2023