Category Archives: Alberta
RCMP looking for 'W' names for new foals
The RCMP needs the public's help to name newborn foals which are part of the organization's famous Musical Ride.This year, for the 150th anniversary of the Musical Ride, all names will start with 'W.'...
Apr 4, 2023
Province announces additional supports to combat increased violence on public transit
Alberta's government says it is taking action to restore order and improve public safety in response to increasing crime and disorder in the province's big cities.In both Edmonton and Calgary, provinc...
Apr 4, 2023
Funding for rural tourism to lesser-known destinations in Budget 2023
$10 million is being dispersed to Travel Alberta over a two-year period through Budget 2023 to develop environmentally sustainable year-round experiences outside of the province's well-known, popular ...
Apr 4, 2023
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 4, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2023