Alberta

Alberta announces changes to driver's license system

Albertans who are looking to upgrade their driver's license can take note of a few new and upcoming changes.Effective on April 1, 2023, the Government of Alberta said eligible drivers currently in the...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 03, 2023

Minister Toews issues statement asking federal government to cancel carbon tax increase

The federal government's carbon tax is increasing.The Canadian Press has reported the price is up $15 tonne as of April 1. That means a 5.9 cent per cubic metre increase in the price of natural gas an...

Apr 01, 2023

Law Society posts citations for former cabinet minister

CALGARY - A former Alberta cabinet minister has been cited by the province's law society for alleged professional misconduct. The Law Society of Alberta has posted two citations on its website for Cal...

Mar 31, 2023

Elections Alberta encouraging you to register to vote now

The next provincial election is fast approaching, with voters expected to take to the polls around the end of May.This week, households started receiving information from Elections Alberta on how to r...

Mar 31, 2023

Province investing in campgrounds, trails

The Alberta government is investing in campgrounds and trails to improve and expand recreation in and access to provincial parks and Crown land.According to the province, $211.3 million will be invest...

Mar 30, 2023

Regulator defends finding that Alberta's largest earthquake was caused by oilpatch

EDMONTON - Alberta's energy regulator has defended its finding that the province's largest recorded earthquake was caused by oilpatch activity, saying the pattern of temblors since last fall clearly p...

Mar 30, 2023

Edmonton police say more people interested in joining force after deaths of officers

EDMONTON, AB - A senior officer says more people are interested in joining the Edmonton Police Service after two constables were killed responding to a call on March 16, 2023.Acting Deputy Chief Kelli...

Mar 29, 2023

'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in a leaked cellphone call, commiserated with a COVID-19 protester about his trial while divulging to him there was an internal dispute over how Crown prosec...

Mar 29, 2023

Calgary charity seeking one-month homes for Ukrainian refugees after massive influx

CALGARY - A Calgary charity says it has found a temporary fix to a serious housing shortage an influx of Ukrainian evacuees has caused. The Centre for Newcomers is seeking 100 hosts for families or in...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 29, 2023

Toews issues statement on the new federal budget

Alberta Finance Minister and GP-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews issued the following statement on the new federal budget:"We are continuing to analyze the federal budget closely to determine its impacts on Al...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 29, 2023