Category Archives: Alberta
Collecting signatures for separation vote doesn't violate treaty; Alberta's lawyers
Lawyers for the Alberta government say collecting signatures for a potential referendum on separation doesn't violate treaty rights nor would holding a vote. Neil Dobson has told an Edmonton courtroom...
Apr 9, 2026 Edmonton Courthouse (Image Credit: (Image Credit: ID 273837619 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com))
Nurses union wants weapons screening, officers, for Alberta hospitals due to violence
The president of the United Nurses of Alberta is calling for quicker installation of weapons scanners at urban hospitals, saying her members face ``threats of violence almost daily.'' Heather Smith's ...
Apr 9, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 273632959 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta putting $22 million toward school security, citing Tumbler Ridge shooting
Alberta's government says it's providing $22 million for school security upgrades in the wake of the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. earlier this year. The province says school boards will rece...
Apr 9, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 42728557 © Ayse Ezgi Icmeli | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta RCMP warns against speeding as road conditions improve
Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists to avoid speeding as the weather warms up and conditions improve.Mounties say exceeding posted speed limits is unsafe even during ideal conditions.In 2025, Alberta ...
Apr 8, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 232810585 © Iryna Tolmachova | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta government announces support for communities against drought and floods
Alberta's government has announced an investment of more than $28 million to help protect families, communities and the economy from future floods and drought.Government officials acknowledge that man...
Apr 8, 2026 Oldman river near Pincher Creek, AB. (Image Credit: ID 98247242 © Roussien | Dreamstime.com)
Court hearing on possible injunction to stop Alberta separation movement begins
An Alberta First Nation is in court looking to get a petition urging the province to quit Canada put on ice. The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is in Edmonton asking a Court of King's Bench judge to suspen...
Apr 7, 2026 Law Courts building in downtown Edmonton. (Image Credit: ID 273837619 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
Transport Canada launches survey on headlight glare
Transport Canada is asking Canadians to weigh in on headlights.The agency has launched an online survey to collect feedback from drivers and pedestrians about their experiences with headlight glare.Th...
Apr 7, 2026 (Image Credit: (Photo: ID 30069627 © Elena Elisseeva | Dreamstime.com))
70 bricks of suspect cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing
The Canada Border Services Agency shared Thursday that it recently seized 86.9 kg of suspected cocaine at the Coutts border crossing.CBSA officers were examining a commercial truck on Feb. 15; it had ...
Apr 2, 2026 (Image Credit: CBSA)
April 7 next date for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, for those at higher risk
The Government of Alberta is reminding Albertans of upcoming eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations.Starting April 7, eligible Albertans can receive an additional immunization at no cost at participati...
Apr 2, 2026 (Image Credit: Canadian Press)
Earthquake hits north of Edmonton
There was an earthquake in Alberta on April 1, and that's no joke.According to Earthquakes Canada, the Magnitude 4.5 tremor struck around 5:30 p.m., 18 km northeast of Morinville.There are reports of ...
Apr 2, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 170461447 © Petrovich11 | Dreamstime.com)