Category Archives: Alberta
Albertans staying active in cold weather with Winter Walk Day
Alberta Blue Cross is encouraging thousands of Albertans to get out and embrace the cold on February 1, 2023 through Winter Walk Day.The annual event is aimed at getting people outdoors and taking a 1...
Jan 27, 2023
Bail hearings delayed for Lethbridge suspects in infant sex assault case
WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some will find disturbingLETHBRIDGE, AB - Bail hearings have been delayed for two people facing charges after police say a six-week-old child was phys...
Jan 27, 2023
Serious collision involving nearly 30 vehicles on the QE II near Carstairs
A serious multi vehicle collision took place on Highway 2 near Carstairs involving nearly 30 vehicles on Friday.Airdrie Rural RCMP and emergency medical services are still on scene of the collision th...
Jan 27, 2023
Alberta Justice spokespeople deliver duelling statements on prosecutor email review
EDMONTON - An Alberta government email review of whether Premier Danielle Smith's office interfered with Crown prosecutors has taken a confusing turn, with duelling statements from two spokespeople on...
Jan 27, 2023
Review of oilsands cleanup funding program needs public input, says Alberta NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrat Opposition says a government review of the program that's supposed to ensure oilsands companies can clean up their mines was conducted too privately and should have b...
Jan 27, 2023
An alternative to Just Transition: Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is inviting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to work with her to develop "Sustainable Jobs" legislation as an alternative to the proposed "Just Transition" legisla...
Jan 26, 2023
Province says natural gas rates declining in February
Officials with the Alberta government say the natural gas rebate and other supports remain in place to help consumers as natural gas rates decline in February.In Alberta, February's highest monthly de...
Jan 26, 2023
NDP says Alberta premier's prosecutor review flawed, calls for outside investigation
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith's assurance of a thorough investigation into allegations of interference with Crown prosecutors is "an empty talking point" given new...
Jan 26, 2023
Province announces investment to address rural physician shortages
To help bring more physicians to rural Alberta, Alberta's government says it is working to offer physician training in Lethbridge and Grande Prairie. Government officials say Alberta has the best fron...
Jan 26, 2023
Alberta government pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases
Alberta's government has announced it is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through to the end of 2023.Government officials say many Albertans have expressed increased concerns...
Jan 26, 2023