Alberta

Alberta Premier Smith meets Prime Minister Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues

OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has met face to face with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a photo opportunity punctuated by short statements and a very awkward handshake.Smith and Trudeau met...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 7, 2023

New Alberta tax credit for agri-processing coming this spring

Alberta is introducing a new agri-processing tax credit that the government says will keep our province's competitive advantage, bring investment and diversify the economy.Agriculture and Irrigation M...

Feb 7, 2023

Officials warn of rising incidents of sextortion involving minors

Law enforcement agencies across the world are sounding the alarm after a "major increase" in reported sextortion cases.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says children, often times boys...

Feb 7, 2023

Alberta toddler rescued, mother facing sex charges: ALERT

WARNING: This story contains details that will be upsetting for some readers.EDMONTON - An Alberta toddler has been rescued from suspected sexual exploitation and the child's mother is facing multiple...

Feb 7, 2023

Legislative Assembly of Alberta to celebrate Black History Month

On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., Albertans are invited to join the Honourable Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, to recognize Black History Month in the Legisla...

Feb 6, 2023

Alberta law society upholds requirement for members to take Indigenous course

EDMONTON, AB - The Law Society of Alberta has voted in favour of keeping a requirement for its members to complete a course on Indigenous history and culture.Almost 3,500 lawyers voted on the motion, ...

Feb 6, 2023

Feds will increase annual health transfer and offer targeted funding with conditions

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will offer the provinces a "significant" increase to the Canada Health Transfer and additional money if they agree to one-on-one deals targeting specific problem areas in...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 6, 2023

Agriculture Hall of Fame inducts leaders

Alberta visionaries have been honoured for their leadership, advocacy and hard work in advancing the province's agriculture and food industry.The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes individual...

Feb 6, 2023

Province launches campaign to recruit more foster parents

The provincial government is launching a new awareness campaign to address a shortage of foster parents in Alberta.The goal of the "Just Like You" campaign is to lead to the creation of 100 additional...

Feb 6, 2023

Grande Prairie MLA Tracy Allard won’t run again, cites Parkinson’s disease

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB - A member of Alberta's United Conservative Party government caucus who was recently named a parliamentary secretary for civil liberties has announced she won't seek re-election.Tra...

Feb 6, 2023