Category Archives: Alberta
New units formed under ALERT to address gang violence in Alberta
The Alberta government has announced an initiative aimed at tackling gang violence.The province said gang activity has been steadily rising, with 126 shootings reported in Calgary in 2022. That is an ...
Mar 09, 2023
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is worrisome. He says Alberta is supposed to notify the federal gove...
Mar 09, 2023
Alberta NDP promising to make prescription contraception free if elected
EDMONTON - The Alberta NDP Opposition says it would follow British Columbia in making prescription contraception free to residents if the party is elected in the spring.NDP Leader Rachel Notley says u...
Mar 08, 2023
First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments
First Nations leaders say Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two releases of oilsands tailings water near lands they harvest from. Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro of the Mikisew Cree F...
Mar 08, 2023
Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province
CALGARY - A group of Albertans says they have started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.The group includes athletes, business and sports leaders...
Mar 08, 2023
Unpaid oil and gas taxes: Statement from Minister Schulz
Minister of Municipal Affairs Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement Tuesday evening regarding unpaid taxes owed to municipalities from oil and gas companies operating in Alberta:"We are aware ...
Mar 08, 2023
New report from Parkland Institute examines Alberta’s EMS crisis
A new research report by Parkland Institute - "Lights and Sirens: The Critical Condition of EMS in Alberta" - examines the current crisis facing paramedics in the province. Authored by medical sociolo...
Mar 08, 2023
Province introduces Alberta Firearms Act
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening Alberta's ability to regulate, administer, and advocate on behalf of firearms owners.If passed, the Alber...
Mar 07, 2023
Unpaid oilpatch taxes rise again despite industry boom, say rural municipalities
Rural Municipalities of Alberta says the total of unpaid taxes from the oilpatch keeps rising despite the industry's boom. In a release, the group says energy companies owe towns and villages in which...
Mar 07, 2023
Alberta to bolster Apprenticeship Learning Grants with $15 million dollar investment
EDMONTON, AB - Red Deer Polytechnic is among Alberta's post-secondary institutions that stand to benefit from a funding boost announced by the province on Tuesday. The Government of Alberta has promis...
Mar 07, 2023