Category Archives: Alberta
Province says details on affordability payments coming on Monday
The Alberta government says an announcement is coming Monday about its plan to offer relief as rising costs continue to push budgets to the limit.In a tweet on Wednesday evening, Affordability and Uti...
Jan 5, 2023
More COVID-19 protections available for kids in Alberta
Alberta parents looking to get their children more protection in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will have new options starting today.The province says the Pfizer bivalent vaccine booster - effective ag...
Jan 5, 2023
Camping reservations for multiple Alberta Parks open this month
With warm weather sweeping across the province, many are looking forward to spending summer nights in Alberta's provincial parks.While Alberta Parks does offer year-round online reservations for speci...
Jan 4, 2023
Province encouraging Albertans to have your say on modern, digital services
Albertans are being invited to share their opinions about their needs, expectations and priorities accessing online government services in an online survey.Whether managing benefits, finding affordabl...
Jan 3, 2023
Alberta Government to watch for price gouging as fuel tax suspended
The provincial government says it fully expects gas stations to pass the savings onto consumers.Effective January 1, 2023, the provincial fuel tax was fully suspended for a period of six months.Minist...
Jan 3, 2023
Alberta NDP Leader statement to mark the start of 2023
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley issued the following message to mark the start of 2023:"Friends, here we are: 2023.Each year, as we ring in the New Year, we celebrate with joy and hope in our hearts ...
Jan 3, 2023
Premier Smith issues a statement to mark the arrival of 2023
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a statement to mark the arrival of 2023.In a news release Smith says "with a new year dawning, Albertans have many reasons for optimism."She adds "our economy has bou...
Jan 3, 2023
Alberta won’t be announcing New Year’s babies for third year
According to Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Covenant Health, the province's New Year's babies won't be announced or identified for the third year in a row.Back in 2020, both agencies stated they we...
Jan 3, 2023
Special Public Avalanche Warning in place for Alberta and B.C. mountains
An Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) is in place for recreational backcountry users in the B.C. interior and Alberta Rockies National Parks.Issued Dec. 28, and updated Dec. 30, the warning is es...
Dec 30, 2022
Avalanche control happening on Icefields Parkway
Avalanche control work is underway on the Icefields Parkway.According to Jasper National Park:"Significant snowfall over the holidays increased the avalanche risk between Parker Ridge and Saskatchewan...
Dec 29, 2022