Category Archives: Alberta
Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier
CALGARY - The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption. Smith, a 51-year-old Alberta-born journalist and restaurant owner ...
Oct 06, 2022
UCP leadership vote results delayed
The province will soon know who United Conservative Party members have chosen to be the next leader and premier of Alberta.Watch a livestream of the announcement hereMail-in and in-person ballots are ...
Oct 06, 2022
New proposed arrangements with Alberta’s prosecutors and legal aid lawyers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two groups of lawyers working in Alberta's criminal justice system are set to vote on potential new changes.The Government of Alberta has reached a tentative agreement with the Albert...
Oct 06, 2022
Local school divisions take up province on dual credit course funding
Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are being given more dual credit opportunities by the Government of Alberta.The province announced publicly this week it is providing $4 million to school authorities ...
Oct 06, 2022
Alberta improving quality standards for those accessing psychedelics
The province is introducing new quality standards which will ensure Albertans accessing psychedelic assisted therapy receive high-quality care overseen my mental health professionals.An emerging field...
Oct 06, 2022
Alberta United Conservatives head to polls on final voting day to replace Kenney
CALGARY - Albertans will learn today who the new premier of the province will be. Voting is wrapping up by members of the United Conservative Party to select a successor to Premier Jason Kenney. Kenne...
Oct 06, 2022
Province taking steps to protect post-secondary international relationships
Alberta's government says it is exploring a new approach to post-secondary institutions' international agreements.Gordon Houlden, described by the province as a respected former Canadian diplomat and ...
Oct 05, 2022
AHS to update surgical wait-lists with automated calls
Alberta Health Services says it will update patients on surgical wait-lists with an automated phone call.This initiative, it says, is to update surgical wait-lists."Patients will be asked to confirm A...
Oct 05, 2022
Provincial government aiming to make it easier to choose Alberta
Alberta's government says it is helping newcomers find a home and succeed in the province with a new webpage that supports immigrants with information and resources in 15 different languages.Provincia...
Oct 05, 2022
Province removing obstacles for Indigenous fish harvest
The Government of Alberta says it is working to end the requirement for Indigenous people with constitutionally protected rights to fish for food, to hold a domestic fishing licence.Currently, the pro...
Oct 05, 2022