Alberta

Alberta, Saskatchewan methane emissions almost 4 times more than reported: research

New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government....

Sheldon Spackman Feb 21, 2023

Alberta Council of Women's Shelters to release Workforce Survey Report

Building on the Valentine's Day "Love a Shelter" campaign, the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS) is releasing a report that demonstrates the unprecedented circumstances the province's domesti...

Feb 20, 2023

Alberta government names five new members to Preston Manning-led COVID review panel

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government has named five members to a COVID-19 review panel led by former Reform Party leader Preston Manning, one of whom was recently fired along with the rest of the gov...

Feb 18, 2023

University of Lethbridge graduate says working for TV series ‘The Last Of Us’ was surreal

LETHBRIDGE, AB - University of Lethbridge (U of L) graduate Lindsey Kapitzke says working on the production crew for the worldwide hit 'The Last Of Us' marked a career milestone for her.The HBO series...

Feb 17, 2023

Celebrate Family Day at the Alberta Legislature

On Monday, February 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate Family Day at the Alberta Legislature with free indoor entertainment, education and activities.Both the Le...

Feb 17, 2023

New health advocate appointed to guide Albertans

Alberta's government announced the appointment of Catherine D. Douglas as the new Health and Mental Health Advocate this week.Officials say Alberta's Health and Mental Health Advocate guides Albertans...

Feb 17, 2023

Survey finds many Albertans not in favour of provincial police service

A new survey has found that many Albertans are opposed to the idea of replacing the RCMP with a new provincial police service.A poll was conducted by Calgary-based Janet Brown for Alberta Municipaliti...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 17, 2023

Trails Act implemented in Alberta, collaboration with two recreational organizations

The province says it's supporting safe and accessible trails across Alberta by appointing two provincial community organizations to be designated trail managers. With the implementation of the Trails ...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 17, 2023

Bear, Mars, Individual: notable names for Alberta babies in 2022

You'll run into a fair share of Olivias, Emmas, Sophias, Noahs, Liams and Jacks for the next couple of decades in Alberta.You may also run into a Bear in the heart of the city, Mars on Earth's soil an...

Feb 17, 2023

Alberta appoints oilpatch veterans to advise government on province’s energy future

EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith will turn to a panel of five oilpatch veterans to advise her government on the future of Alberta's energy industry. The panel will be chaired by David Yager, a longti...

Feb 17, 2023