Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta argues voter list changes won't impact upcoming separation referendum vote
The Alberta government is arguing new temporary restrictions on what voter information can be provided to political parties won't impact the upcoming referendum. A lawyer for the province told an Edmo...
Oct 6, 2026 (Image Credit: Elections Alberta)
Province unveils 2026 Immigrant Impact award recipients
Recipients of Alberta's 2026 Immigrant Impact Awards have been unveiled by the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women.According to the province, the awards recognize the excellence and outstand...
Oct 6, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Alberta doctors vote to ratify a proposed 3-year pay deal with provincial government
A proposed three-year master pay deal with the provincial government has been ratified by members of the Alberta Medical Association. Both the government and the association representing physicians sa...
Oct 6, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 125171698 © Sergey Tinyakov | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta separatist leaders see Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as an ally
Leading figures in the push for Alberta separation are celebrating the election of Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Jeff Rath, a prominent figure pushing for Alberta independence, sa...
Oct 6, 2026 Quebec parliament building, Quebec City. (Image Credit: ID 9251291 © Martinmark | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta Catholic bishops urge faithful to consider impact of referendum on vulnerable
Alberta's Catholic bishops are imploring parishioners to think about how the province's upcoming referendum proposals may impact vulnerable people. Albertans head to the polls Oct. 19 to weigh in on 1...
Oct 5, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4707003 | Alberta Catholic Church © Fallsview | Dreamstime.com)
UPDATE: Amber alert canceled
UPDATE: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Valleyview RCMP have canceled the Amber Alert. Valleyview RCMP is updating the public that the Amber Alert issued for the 7 year old girl has been canceled. Mo...
Oct 5, 2026
Individuals, organizations honoured for service to Alberta seniors
Several organizations and individuals are being recognized for their services to Alberta's seniors.The Minister's Seniors Service Awards have now been presented for 28 years."Seniors helped build the ...
Oct 1, 2026 (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)
Alberta to ramp up fines and penalties for illegal dumping
Increased penalties for illegal dumping are coming this fall, according to the Government of Alberta.The amendments to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act will also mean increased oversig...
Oct 1, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4107102 © Arenacreative | Dreamstime.com)
MLA LaGrange travelling to Europe to learn about innovative health care
Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Adriana LaGrange, who is also the MLA for Red Deer-North, will travel to Europe this week to learn more about innovative health care models and how t...
Oct 1, 2026 (Image Credit: Todd Korol/The Canadian Press)
Edmonton man charged after online threats made against Prime Minister Carney
Mounties have charged an Edmonton man with threatening to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say its federal policing division made the arrest following an investigation into posts on the social me...
Oct 1, 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. (Image Credit: ID 400793909 | Canadian © Vladyslav Musiienko | Dreamstime.com)