Alberta

Alberta locations becoming Instagram hot spots thanks to The Last of Us

The beautiful vistas of Alberta are well-known to residents of the province. With the help of HBO's The Last of Us, they're becoming famous worldwide and a destination for Instagram users.The season o...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 13, 2023

Province promoting living in Alberta to sway skilled workers to move

A campaign is launching for the second time to attract skilled workers to come live, work, and play in Alberta.Alberta is Calling again according to the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Developm...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 13, 2023

Kearl oilsands leak exposes gaps in how Alberta and Canada oversee industry: experts

EDMONTON - Recent leaks of toxic tailings from northern Alberta oilsands mines have revealed serious flaws in how Canada and Alberta look after the environment, observers say. Some accuse the federal ...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 12, 2023

Saturday is third anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic being declared

Today marks three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and Canada'a chief public health officer says the virus has reached a relatively steady state. Doctor Theresa ...

101.5 TODAY RADIO Mar 11, 2023

Trans Mountain pipeline construction costs balloon again, this time to $30.9B

CALGARY, AB - The estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has increased once again, this time to $30.9 billion.That's an increase from the $21.4 billion price tag placed on the...

Mar 10, 2023

Best day to start is today: Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has introduced legislation that would require it to keep a tight rein on spending, save for a rainy day and continue to pay down debt.Finance Minister Travis T...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 10, 2023

Province highlighting supports for students in Budget 2023

Officials with the Alberta government are highlighting that Budget 2023 is providing more than $820 million over the next three years to support enrolment growth in schools. Based on strong population...

Mar 10, 2023

Some encouraging signs for farming and ranching says Toews

Grande Prairie -Wapiti MLA Travis Toews says farming remains "a high-cost environment."Toews says it is welcome news that prices for fuel and fertilizer are coming down."Commodity prices are also high...

Mar 10, 2023

Province announces grant program to support first responder psychological health

Provincial officials say Budget 2023 is continuing the Alberta government's support for first responders and emergency health-care workers dealing with post-traumatic stress.Alberta's government says ...

Mar 10, 2023

Bail is broken: Minister Shandro

Alberta's Minister of Justice Tyler Shandro issued the following statement ahead of the March 10 emergency federal, provincial and territorial meeting on bail: "On Jan. 13, premiers from every provinc...

Mar 10, 2023