Category Archives: Alberta
Former Alberta top doctor, Deena Hinshaw, finds temporary public health post in B.C.
VICTORIA - The former chief medical officer of health in Alberta, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, has a new short-term role as the deputy provincial health officer in British Columbia.B.C.'s provincial health offi...
Feb 1, 2023
Alberta appoints new ombudsman and public interest commissioner
The province has installed its tenth Ombudsman and third Public Interest Commissioner, it shared in a release late Tuesday.Kevin Brezinski has accepted the dual role with a five-year term."Hearing I h...
Jan 31, 2023
New book by Métis Nation of Alberta puts spotlight on reconciliation
The Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has released a book putting the spotlight on reconciliation.'The True Canadians: Forgotten Nevermore' chronicles the challenges and achievements of the Mtis since thei...
Jan 31, 2023
Alberta promising changes to campuses amid university 'woke' free speech standoff
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says changes are coming to further protect free speech on campuses as a former professor speaking out on so-called "woke" policies prepares for a showdown with the Un...
Jan 31, 2023
Nominations open for Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards
Nominations for Alberta's most prestigious arts award are now open. The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award celebrates artists who've reached the pinnacle of achievement in any o...
Jan 31, 2023
Two areas outside of Waterton to be protected by Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced that it has acquired two parcels of land that are critical to at-risk species.The NCC says the 255-hectare project is located approximately 10 kilo...
Jan 31, 2023
Emergency exercise ensures Alberta is ready to manage risks
Officials with the Alberta government say emergency management experts are meeting for a two-day emergency management exercise that will use a simulated flood scenario to test their response to a majo...
Jan 31, 2023
Popular roller-coaster at West Edmonton Mall amusement park to be removed
EDMONTON - Canada's largest shopping centre says a popular roller-coaster at its amusement park is being removed after nearly 40 years in operation.West Edmonton Mall's vice-president of parks and att...
Jan 31, 2023
Alberta hosting the 2023 Arctic Winter Games after five-year postponement
It's been five years in the making for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.In February 2019, the International Committee for the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) announced that athletes would be headed...
Jan 30, 2023
Update on Alberta’s energy sector: Minister Guthrie
Energy Minister Pete Guthrie issued the following statement Monday on January's energy sector update and the future of Alberta's energy sector:"Alberta's energy sector is incredibly resilient and is p...
Jan 30, 2023