Category Archives: Alberta
Town of Vulcan invites Conan O’Brien to ‘Vulcon’ convention this summer
The Town of Vulcan is hoping to attract a celebrity guest.Last month, on his 'Team Coco' podcast, former late-night host Conan O'Brien spoke with a fan from the Southern Alberta town. O'Brien learned ...
Feb 02, 2023
$1.1 million lost in Alberta due to “grandparent scams” in 2022: report
Law enforcement agencies are working about a significant increase in scams targeting Canadian seniors.The RCMP, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say more than $9....
Feb 02, 2023
Province provides more funding for students with disabilities
The Alberta government says it's increasing funding by more than $3 million to specialized supports and services to maintain an inclusive learning environment for students.The province says many stude...
Feb 01, 2023
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney accepts role in Calgary advising law firm
CALGARY, AB - Jason Kenney, more than three months after stepping down as Alberta's premier, has landed a new role as a Calgary-based adviser in law firm Bennett Jones.Kenney, who is also a former fed...
Feb 01, 2023
'Dances with Wolves' actor to be charged in U.S. may have victims in Canada: police
CALGARY - Police in southern Alberta say they have been working with authorities in the United States in a sexual assault investigation involving a former actor in "Dances With Wolves." Nathan Lee Cha...
Feb 01, 2023
Former Alberta top doctor, Deena Hinshaw, finds temporary public health post in B.C.
VICTORIA - The former chief medical officer of health in Alberta, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, has a new short-term role as the deputy provincial health officer in British Columbia.B.C.'s provincial health offi...
Feb 01, 2023
Alberta appoints new ombudsman and public interest commissioner
The province has installed its tenth Ombudsman and third Public Interest Commissioner, it shared in a release late Tuesday.Kevin Brezinski has accepted the dual role with a five-year term."Hearing I h...
Jan 31, 2023
New book by Métis Nation of Alberta puts spotlight on reconciliation
The Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has released a book putting the spotlight on reconciliation.'The True Canadians: Forgotten Nevermore' chronicles the challenges and achievements of the Mtis since thei...
Jan 31, 2023
Alberta promising changes to campuses amid university 'woke' free speech standoff
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says changes are coming to further protect free speech on campuses as a former professor speaking out on so-called "woke" policies prepares for a showdown with the Un...
Jan 31, 2023
Nominations open for Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards
Nominations for Alberta's most prestigious arts award are now open. The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award celebrates artists who've reached the pinnacle of achievement in any o...
Jan 31, 2023