Alberta

Alberta premier says unvaccinated the ‘most discriminated-against group’ in her lifetime

Danielle Smith, sworn in Tuesday as Alberta's new premier, said she will shake up the top tier of the health system within three months and amend provincial human rights law to protect those who choos...

Oct 12, 2022

Premier Smith to replace CMOH Dr. Deena Hinshaw

Premier Danielle Smith is promising some big changes to healthcare in Alberta including leadership.Smith says chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will be out. Hinshaw was a key advisor t...

Oct 11, 2022

Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection set for early November

Voters in Brooks-Medicine Hat will go to the polls on Nov. 8.Premier Danielle Smith said today at her first media availability as premier that according to party rules the leader is allowed to appoint...

Oct 11, 2022

Danielle Smith sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier

By: The Canadian Press Danielle Smith has become Alberta's new premier. Smith was sworn into office by Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani in a ceremony at Government House in Edmonton. Smith will also serve as in...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 11, 2022 Danielle Smith was sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier on Oct. 11, 2022. (Government of Alberta - YouTube)

Danielle Smith to be sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier

EDMONTON, AB - The new leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party is to be sworn in as the province's 19th premier on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.Danielle Smith won the leadership race to replace Pre...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 11, 2022

WATCH: Premier-designate Danielle Smith to run in Brooks-Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Premier-designate and UCP Leader Danielle Smith held a media conference at Jeffries park overlooking the city to announce her intent to run in a by-election in Brooks-Medicine Hat. ...

Josh Hall Oct 08, 2022 Former MLA Michaela Frey (Left) hugs Premier Elect Danielle Smith (Right) prior to the announcement

Hockey Alberta not withholding funds from national body

Hockey Alberta is stopping short of withholding funds from Hockey Canada amid growing criticism of its handling of sexual assault allegations.It says it has requested that the national body take certa...

Oct 07, 2022

Alberta government expanding investment to create learning opportunities on the job

The Government of Alberta is expanding on-the-job learning opportunities for post-secondary students.The provincial government is investing $6 million over the next three years in order to support an ...

Oct 07, 2022

"Chaos costs, conflict": Notley says UCP leader out of touch with Alberta concerns

EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says the province is due for more chaos, costs and conflict after Danielle Smith's victory last night in the United Conservative Party leadership race. After Smi...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 07, 2022

Regulator will not review decision on Pigeon Lake feedlot proposal

An Alberta regulator says it won't review its decision to reject a proposed cattle feedlot near a popular recreational lake.The Natural Resources Conservation Board says all issues surrounding the pro...

Oct 07, 2022