Category Archives: Alberta
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
Province announces new funding for low-income learners
Alberta's government says it is investing an additional $3.5 million towards the New Beginnings Bursary to support 700 more low-income learners.The government says post-secondary education opens the d...
Nov 24, 2022
Police rounding up ostriches on the loose in Taber
The Taber Police Service is advising the public to be cautious as several large birds are roaming the community.Sgt. Steve Meggison tells Lethbridge News Now that a member of the public saw the first ...
Nov 24, 2022
Alberta man charged for allegedly importing $7 million worth of drugs into Canada
Law enforcement officials have apprehended a man that they say was attempting to import 68 kilograms of drugs into the country.The Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET), RCMP, Calgary Police Servi...
Nov 24, 2022
Grazing leases to play role in carbon sequestration, options for more parks and campgrounds, says Loewen
Alberta's new minister of forestry, parks, and tourism says grazing leases will play a role in carbon sequestration.One of the things contained in Premier Danielle Smith's mandate letter to Central Pe...
Nov 24, 2022