Category Archives: Alberta
Lethbridge community shows support for infant in critical condition
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dozens of people came out to a rally in support of an infant from Lethbridge who had allegedly been abused.The event, held along Mayor Magrath Drive South on the evening of Monday, Ja...
Jan 23, 2023
Province taking steps to help more students with disabilities
The Alberta government says an additional 5,200 students will receive disability funding with new changes to the Grant for Students with Disabilities. Government officials acknowledge that persons wit...
Jan 23, 2023
NDP accusing premier of ‘coverup’ over alleged emails to prosecutors
The government of Premier Danielle Smith is being accused of conducting a "coverup" after a staffer in her office was alleged to have sent emails to prosecutors trying to influence the handling of cas...
Jan 23, 2023
New surgical operator aims to reduce wait times in Alberta
The Government of Alberta has announced the next step in its plan to reduce surgical wait times.The province has signed a new contract with Canadian Surgery Solutions (CSS).The private operator will a...
Jan 23, 2023
Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho national parks to see infrastructure upgrades
BANFF, Alta. - Parks Canada has announced money to improve safety and experiences for visitors to four mountain national parks in Alberta and British Columbia. It says $71 million in federal funding f...
Jan 23, 2023
Alberta government says review turned up no evidence of emails to prosecutors over border blockade
The provincial government says its review of emails did not find any records of contact between Crown prosecutors and staff in the Premier's Office about how Coutts, Alta., border crossing blockade ca...
Jan 23, 2023
Alberta government says review turned up no evidence of emails to prosecutors over border blockade
The provincial government says its review of emails did not find any records of contact between Crown prosecutors and staff in the Premier's Office about how Coutts, Alta., border crossing blockade ca...
Jan 23, 2023
Alberta NDP renews calls for independent investigation into alleged emails from premier’s office to Crown prosecutors
Alberta's Opposition NDP has renewed its call for an independent investigation into whether Premier Danielle Smith or her staff have contacted Crown prosecutors.Smith said over the weekend she has ask...
Jan 23, 2023
Alberta premier promises email search amid questions over prosecutor interference
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked for an email search this weekend to determine if her staff have been contacting Crown prosecutors and interfering in cases involving the Coutts, Alt...
Jan 21, 2023
2022 third worst year for insured damage in Canadian history, says IBC
Officials with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) say severe weather across Canada, including in central Alberta, continues to highlight the financial costs of a changing climate to insurers, govern...
Jan 20, 2023