Category Archives: Alberta
Over 160,000 Albertans cast ballots on first day of advance polls
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans came out to polling places in droves at their first opportunity to vote. Elections Alberta reports that, as of the end of the first day of advance voting in the Alberta prov...
May 24, 2023
Smith, Notley vote at advance polls in Calgary
The leaders of of Alberta's two top parties took advantage of an advance poll Tuesday to cast votes in Monday's Alberta election.Full Election Coverage: Alberta Votes 2023Traffic at the Haysboro Commu...
May 23, 2023
UCP commits to implement new student supports to tackle skilled labour shortage
The UCP announced on Tuesday a series of new measures they would implement to help high school students prepare for good-paying jobs in high-demand fields such as technology, manufacturing, constructi...
May 23, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 6:00 p.m. May 23
Albertans are asked to continue to be diligent as extreme fire conditions persist. Provincial officials say those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyr...
May 23, 2023
Advance polls for Alberta election open today, following long weekend rallies
Advance polls open today as Alberta's election campaign continues in the final week before voting day on May 29.Full Election Coverage: Alberta Votes 2023United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith will...
May 23, 2023
Elections Alberta outlines alternate voting plans for communities hit by wildfires
Elections Alberta says that ensuring everyone gets a chance to vote in the provincial election is a priority, even with the evacuations caused by the wildfires.It says the fires have impacted five con...
May 23, 2023
Rain forecast could slow down record-breaking Alberta wildfires, officials say
EDMONTON - Light rainfall and cooler temperatures slowed down wildfire activity in Alberta over the long weekend and more rain that's in the forecast may help firefighters catch a breath during a reco...
May 22, 2023
UPDATE: Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 4 p.m., May 20
Provincial wildfire officials gave an update at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20.You can view it below:READ MORE: Red Deer's air quality deteriorates; advisory remains in effectHIGHLIGHTS FROM MAY 20 UPDATE...
May 20, 2023
SkipTheDepot campaign lets you donate recycling refunds to wildfire relief
SkipTheDepot, the Alberta-based app for bottle and can recycling, announces its collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross, and Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) to provide vital support in Al...
May 20, 2023
Deportation order over bogus college admission letter could set precedent: lawyers
TORONTO - An Edmonton woman is facing deportation from Canada this month after a college admission letter that secured her entry into the country five years ago turned out to be fake. Even though Kara...
May 20, 2023