Category Archives: Alberta
Olivia and Noah listed as top baby names in Alberta for 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The top baby names in Alberta for 2022 have been unveiled.Olivia is the most popular name for baby girls born in Alberta last year. The name has held the top spot since 2013. Meanwhil...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta government launches nursing pilot project
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta government is launching a new pilot project that it hopes will create a more efficient assessment system for internationally-educated nurses arriving in the province.The prov...
Feb 15, 2023
Alberta NDP launches significant plan to connect 1 million residents with family doctor
The Alberta NDP has put forth a plan they say would connect one million Albertans to a family doctor.Announced Wednesday by party leader Rachel Notley, the plan is said to be a critical step in ending...
Feb 15, 2023
Alberta Justice official says politicians should never contact prosecutors directly
EDMONTON - The top civil servant in Alberta Justice says there are no formal rules stopping politicians from directly interfering in court prosecutions.But Frank Bosscha says his department relies on ...
Feb 15, 2023
Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation
CALGARY, AB - Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil and gas agenda.Poilievre told report...
Feb 15, 2023
Concerns raised over possible changes to Alberta Fish and Wildlife
EDMONTON - Some scientists and conservation groups say crucial expertise within Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is being broken up and dispersed to ministries that may not share the same prior...
Feb 14, 2023
Southern Alberta ranchers conserving land to help protect drinking water for cities
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB - A rancher-led conservation group says it's helping to protect drinking water in cities such as Calgary by safeguarding some of southern Alberta's most valuable private land.The...
Feb 14, 2023
Province hoping foreign nurses can fill open spaces in Alberta
CALGARY - The Alberta government is providing more spaces and financial aid to get internationally-educated nurses accredited in the province. The province is hoping foreign nurses will be able to fil...
Feb 14, 2023
Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction fund gives waste products new life
The provincial government has announced that Alberta's Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program will be funding advanced solutions to extend the lifecycle of products like rubber t...
Feb 13, 2023
More than one-quarter of Albertans cannot cover an unexpected expense of $500: Stats Can
New research from Statistics Canada is highlighting the impacts that the inflation crisis is having on Canadians.As of fall 2022, more than one-third (35 per cent) of Canadians said it was difficult f...
Feb 13, 2023