Category Archives: Alberta
Province announces investment to support women in the skilled trades
The Alberta government says it is providing $10.7 million to Women Building Futures to support women looking to build a career in the skilled trades.Through Budget 2023, Alberta's government says it i...
Mar 9, 2023
Charges laid against two Albertans in connection to alleged child sexual abuse
STRATHCONA COUNTY, AB - The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says charges have been laid against two people in connection to alleged child sexual abuse.On February 9, 2023, the ALERT Inte...
Mar 9, 2023
Potential for winter storm for Southern Alberta, maybe?
MEDICINE HAT - Environment Canada has posted special weather statements for all of Alberta, south of Calgary, as well as into southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.It says there's the potential for wides...
Mar 9, 2023
New units formed under ALERT to address gang violence in Alberta
The Alberta government has announced an initiative aimed at tackling gang violence.The province said gang activity has been steadily rising, with 126 shootings reported in Calgary in 2022. That is an ...
Mar 9, 2023
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is worrisome. He says Alberta is supposed to notify the federal gove...
Mar 9, 2023
Alberta NDP promising to make prescription contraception free if elected
EDMONTON - The Alberta NDP Opposition says it would follow British Columbia in making prescription contraception free to residents if the party is elected in the spring.NDP Leader Rachel Notley says u...
Mar 8, 2023
First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments
First Nations leaders say Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two releases of oilsands tailings water near lands they harvest from. Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro of the Mikisew Cree F...
Mar 8, 2023
Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province
CALGARY - A group of Albertans says they have started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.The group includes athletes, business and sports leaders...
Mar 8, 2023
Unpaid oil and gas taxes: Statement from Minister Schulz
Minister of Municipal Affairs Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement Tuesday evening regarding unpaid taxes owed to municipalities from oil and gas companies operating in Alberta:"We are aware ...
Mar 8, 2023
New report from Parkland Institute examines Alberta’s EMS crisis
A new research report by Parkland Institute - "Lights and Sirens: The Critical Condition of EMS in Alberta" - examines the current crisis facing paramedics in the province. Authored by medical sociolo...
Mar 8, 2023