Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta not proceeding with Premier Smith's bill to protect COVID-19 unvaccinated
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rolling back on a promise to introduce legislation this fall that would have outlawed restrictions on people not vaccinated against COVID-19. Governmen...
Nov 28, 2022
UCP and NDP announce priorities heading into new legislative session
The fourth sitting of the 30th Alberta Legislature starts tomorrow, and both the United Conservative and New Democratic's have announced their intentions heading into the Fall Session.UCPUCP House Lea...
Nov 28, 2022
Canada Post recovers more than 500 stolen packages in eastern Alberta
A search warrant has resulted in the discovery of more than 500 postal packages at the residence of a Canada Post employee in Wainwright, Alberta, northeast of Red Deer.On November 23, 2022, a search ...
Nov 28, 2022
Alberta premier defends rules on in-person class guarantee
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending new rules ordering schools to provide in-person learning during the current wave of viral illnesses.Smith says the province is done treating ever...
Nov 25, 2022
Request for proposals issued for twinning of Highway 3 from Taber to Burdett
The Alberta government says it is moving forward on the twinning of Highway 3 from Taber to Burdett, more than two years after the project was first announced by then-premier Jason Kenney.Premier Dani...
Nov 25, 2022
Alberta government aiming to strengthen addiction treatment for youth and young adults
Alberta's government says it will expand opioid addiction supports to youth and young adults to support recovery and prevent overdose deaths.As part of Alberta's recovery-oriented system of care, the ...
Nov 25, 2022
Alberta NDP releases alternative throne speech ahead of fall session
The Alberta NDP released an alternative throne speech on Friday that describes its priorities for the Fall Session of the Alberta Legislature, namely affordable living, protecting and strengthening pu...
Nov 25, 2022
Provincial and federal governments team up to support Alberta’s agriculture industry
The provincial government has announced funding for the agriculture sector.In partnership with the federal government, the province is providing $2.5 million to Ag for Life. Officials note this will h...
Nov 25, 2022
Provincial survey looking for feedback from new home buyers
The Alberta government wants feedback from new home buyers and builders on the province's policies and protection for new home buyers.Minister of Municipal Affairs, Rebecca Schulz said in a news relea...
Nov 25, 2022
Alberta and Prairie provinces say proposed expanded firearms ban targets hunters and farmers
The provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba say they are united in opposing a federally proposed firearms ban.On November 22, the federal government moved to ban hundreds of new models of curr...
Nov 24, 2022