Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document
EDMONTON - The Alberta government waited a month before calling an emergency response to one of the biggest releases of oilsands tailings in the province's history, a leaked document shows. The docume...
Apr 04, 2023
FarmCash advances now available
Farmers in the four western provinces can now receive their FarmCash advances.The program gives low-interest loans of up to $ 1 million with the first $ 250,000 interest-free.If the federal budget pas...
Apr 03, 2023
Tonnes of baler twine, grain bag plastic being recycled
Cleanfarms says its work to recycle agricultural plastics has resulted in tonnes of material being collected.It says through the end of last year, farmers had brought in almost 2270 tonnes of grain ba...
Apr 03, 2023
Dinosaur species laid eggs like reptiles, brooded like birds, new study finds
DRUMHELLER, AB - The birds we see today are the predecessor of a dinosaur that learned to fly and survived mass extinction 66 million years ago, but little is known about their transition.While they w...
Apr 03, 2023
Alberta premier says she will no longer comment on Crown prosecutor controversy
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted. Smith has told a news conference that her government is c...
Apr 03, 2023
Province adding new EMS supports to improve response times
The Alberta government says record investments are expected to build a stronger, more flexible and innovative system for emergency medical services (EMS) in the province with better access to care and...
Apr 03, 2023
Alberta expanding economic immigration program
The Government of Alberta said it is making it easier for in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to become permanent residents.The province has announced a few changes to the Alberta Advantage immigratio...
Apr 03, 2023
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...
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