Category Archives: Alberta
Early childhood educators to receive wage top-up in 2023
Early childhood educators (ECEs) are set to receive some additional support in the new year.The provincial government says it's focused on attracting more ECEs and keeping them in the childcare sector...
Dec 02, 2022
Alberta deputy premier says sovereignty act not a power grab, eyes changes to bill
EDMONTON - Alberta's deputy premier says the proposed sovereignty act does not grant cabinet unilateral power to rewrite laws behind closed doors, but amendments may be needed to clear that up.Kaycee ...
Dec 01, 2022
Canada-wide warrant issued for Calgary man in human trafficking investigation
Police are asking Canadians to be on the lookout for a Calgary man wanted in connection to incidents of human trafficking.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) Human Trafficking and Counte...
Dec 01, 2022
Government boosts support for competitive financing for producer-run co-ops
Alberta's government says it is increasing the total provincial loan guarantee to $150 million for cattle and sheep producers buying and feeding livestock for market.Government officials say the Feede...
Nov 30, 2022
Alberta premier rejects accusations her sovereignty bill is undemocratic power grab
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting Opposition accusations that a bill granting her and her cabinet sweeping powers to rewrite laws behind closed doors is an undemocratic, dangerous...
Nov 30, 2022
Province says millions of guests experienced Alberta’s parks this year
This year, more than 10 million visitors have explored Alberta's provincial parks, engaged in outdoor recreation opportunities and contributed to local economies, says the provincial government.Govern...
Nov 30, 2022
List of areas the Alberta government accuses Ottawa of overreaching
EDMONTON - When the Alberta legislature resumed sitting Tuesday, the first bill introduced by the United Conservative Party government was one aimed at shielding the province from federal laws it deem...
Nov 30, 2022
Legal experts say Ottawa unlikely to be 'main combatant' in Alberta sovereignty fight
CALGARY - Constitutional law experts say it's unlikely Ottawa will rush to fight Alberta over a proposed sovereignty bill that would give the provincial government new powers to resist what it conside...
Nov 30, 2022
5.8 magnitude earthquake in Northern Alberta felt by hundreds
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a series of seismic activities near a community in Northern Alberta.A total of six tremors occurred near Reno between 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, and 5:46 ...
Nov 30, 2022
Alberta Sovereignty Act damaging to business: Calgary Chamber of Commerce
CALGARY, AB - The Calgary Chamber of Commerce says Alberta's proposed sovereignty act will be damaging to businesses.Chamber president and CEO Deborah Yedlin says the proposed legislation creates inve...
Nov 30, 2022