Category Archives: Alberta
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
Schools must provide access to in-person classes, says Alberta premier
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says students need to be able to attend classes in person if they choose to do so.Under new regulatory changes that take effect on Thursday, November 24, 2022, students ...
Nov 24, 2022
Province says Alberta's economy is strong in Q2 update
Alberta's government says it is continuing to build a prosperous economic future for Albertans with an unrelenting focus on fiscal responsibility, job creation and diversification. During its Q2 Fisca...
Nov 24, 2022
December regulated natural gas rate remains steady
The provincial government has announced that Alberta's natural gas rate will remain stable for December, with protection in place to shield Albertans from future price spikes.Provincial officials say ...
Nov 24, 2022