Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta government won't release data on snowpack contamination from coal mines
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is refusing to release information on toxic contaminants in snowpacks downwind from mountaintop removal coal mines. The data was collected by two senior provincial go...
Jan 06, 2023
Four cases of new COVID-19 strain detected in Alberta
Edmonton - The Alberta government says four cases of a contagious new subvariant of the Omicron strain of COVID-19 have been found in the province.Officials confirmed the details of the new "Kraken" C...
Jan 05, 2023
Judge makes long list of recommendations after girl's death while in care
Editor's note: This story contains graphic details and descriptions. EDMONTON - An Alberta judge has made 20 recommendations from a fatality inquiry into the 2014 death of a young girl in care. The In...
Jan 05, 2023
Nominations open for the 2023 Alberta Order of Excellence
It's a high honour to be nominated for the Alberta Order of Excellence, let alone accept one.The prestigious award was created back in 1979 as a way to recognize select Albertans for their remarkable ...
Jan 05, 2023
Environmental groups welcome Parks Canada buyout of Jasper Park backcountry lodges
Environmental groups are welcoming Parks Canada's buyout of two businesses in Jasper National Park's Tonquin Valley, a scenic destination also used by vanishing caribou herds. Carolyn Campbell of the ...
Jan 05, 2023
Province says details on affordability payments coming on Monday
The Alberta government says an announcement is coming Monday about its plan to offer relief as rising costs continue to push budgets to the limit.In a tweet on Wednesday evening, Affordability and Uti...
Jan 05, 2023
More COVID-19 protections available for kids in Alberta
Alberta parents looking to get their children more protection in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will have new options starting today.The province says the Pfizer bivalent vaccine booster - effective ag...
Jan 05, 2023
Camping reservations for multiple Alberta Parks open this month
With warm weather sweeping across the province, many are looking forward to spending summer nights in Alberta's provincial parks.While Alberta Parks does offer year-round online reservations for speci...
Jan 04, 2023
Province encouraging Albertans to have your say on modern, digital services
Albertans are being invited to share their opinions about their needs, expectations and priorities accessing online government services in an online survey.Whether managing benefits, finding affordabl...
Jan 03, 2023
Alberta Government to watch for price gouging as fuel tax suspended
The provincial government says it fully expects gas stations to pass the savings onto consumers.Effective January 1, 2023, the provincial fuel tax was fully suspended for a period of six months.Minist...
Jan 03, 2023