Category Archives: Alberta
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
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta’s wildfire situation, as of 5:30 p.m. May 19
Albertans are asked to do their part to limit new wildfire starts as extreme fire hazards are expected to persist through the critical May long weekend period.Provincial officials say those evacuated ...
May 19, 2023
Alberta wildfire situation as May 18, 5:30 p.m.
Albertans are being asked to restrict recreation on public land as the wildfire risk remains extremely high throughout much of the province.Provincial officials remind those evacuated due to wildfires...
May 19, 2023
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