Category Archives: Alberta
‘The only Black one left’: Alberta village remembers its African-American roots
BRETON, AB - "My name is Vant Hayes and I'm the only Black one left out here."Hayes, who says he's 88 years old or "somewhere around there," represents the end of an era in the village of Breton, 110 ...
Feb 08, 2023
Prairies stand to benefit the most from boost to immigration target: Desjardins
OTTAWA - A new Desjardins report suggests Canada's immigration target increase could spur economic growth, with the Prairies standing to benefit the most. Principal economist Marc Desormeaux says his ...
Feb 08, 2023
Tensions run high at Cypress County meeting for proposed library and resource centre
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - Some heated discussions and questions were exchanged this morning at Cypress County.A number of Irvine residents expressed their concerns about the proposed library and resource c...
Feb 07, 2023
Alberta Premier Smith meets Prime Minister Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has met face to face with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a photo opportunity punctuated by short statements and a very awkward handshake.Smith and Trudeau met...
Feb 07, 2023
New Alberta tax credit for agri-processing coming this spring
Alberta is introducing a new agri-processing tax credit that the government says will keep our province's competitive advantage, bring investment and diversify the economy.Agriculture and Irrigation M...
Feb 07, 2023
Officials warn of rising incidents of sextortion involving minors
Law enforcement agencies across the world are sounding the alarm after a "major increase" in reported sextortion cases.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says children, often times boys...
Feb 07, 2023
Alberta toddler rescued, mother facing sex charges: ALERT
WARNING: This story contains details that will be upsetting for some readers.EDMONTON - An Alberta toddler has been rescued from suspected sexual exploitation and the child's mother is facing multiple...
Feb 07, 2023
Legislative Assembly of Alberta to celebrate Black History Month
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., Albertans are invited to join the Honourable Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, to recognize Black History Month in the Legisla...
Feb 06, 2023
Alberta law society upholds requirement for members to take Indigenous course
EDMONTON, AB - The Law Society of Alberta has voted in favour of keeping a requirement for its members to complete a course on Indigenous history and culture.Almost 3,500 lawyers voted on the motion, ...
Feb 06, 2023
Feds will increase annual health transfer and offer targeted funding with conditions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will offer the provinces a "significant" increase to the Canada Health Transfer and additional money if they agree to one-on-one deals targeting specific problem areas in...
Feb 06, 2023