Category Archives: Alberta
Siksika Nation to take over policing from RCMP
The Siksika Nation has reached a deal with the provincial and federal governments to take over policing responsibilities on the First Nation from the RCMP.In July, the Siksika Nation and the Alberta g...
Sep 23, 2022
Province, Blackfoot Confederacy renew relationship agreement
The provincial government and the Blackfoot Confederacy have renewed a relationship agreement to work together to address areas of mutual concern and to continue a positive relationship.The agreement ...
Sep 23, 2022
'Kind of like carnies': International balloon festival returns to High River, Alta.
HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA - The windswept prairie east of the Rocky Mountains seems an unlikely spot for a hot-air balloon festival, but the town of High River, Alta., is celebrating the event's 10th year. ...
Sep 23, 2022
Drug overdose deaths falling from record highs in Alberta
The Alberta Government is reporting a smaller number of residents who died from illicit drug overdose deaths.In July 2022, 98 Albertans succumbed to overdoses, a decrease of 47 per cent since the peak...
Sep 22, 2022
Albertans to see gas tax hike on Oct. 1
A portion of the provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel will return next month.Alberta's United Conservative government has told retailers to start collecting. 4.5 cents per litre on Oct. 1.Earlie...
Sep 22, 2022
Alberta post-secondaries to create new “micro-credential” programs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding for the creation of new micro-credential programs at post-secondary schools across the province.A total of $8 million will support the ...
Sep 22, 2022
Province engaging Albertans on anti-racism
The provincial government says Albertans can help inform government actions to address racism and build a more inclusive province.As the province's population continues to grow and become more diverse...
Sep 22, 2022
Associate Minister promoting Alberta hydrogen in Japan
The Alberta government says Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity Dale Nally will travel to Japan to promote the province as one of the world's fastest-growing hydrogen energy regions.The ...
Sep 22, 2022
Province aiming to help Alberta’s energy consumers prepare for winter
The provincial government says an ad campaign by the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) will remind Albertans of their options for purchasing energy for their homes.During the winter of 2021-22, the go...
Sep 22, 2022
Julia Sproule named Alberta’s first-ever teaching profession commissioner
The Government of Alberta has appointed its first-ever teaching profession commissioner. Julia Sproule will take on the new position and will be in charge of resolving conduct and competency complaint...
Sep 22, 2022