Category Archives: Alberta
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
Four charged in connection to illegal drone use at Jasper wildfire
Officials with Parks Canada are reminding the public that it is illegal to fly drones at the sites of active wildfires.Charges have been laid against four individuals after they allegedly did so at th...
Sep 21, 2022
Kenney staying quiet on Madu’s support of protesters, ‘freedom convoys’ fighting COVID restrictions
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is declining to weigh in on one of his cabinet ministers lauding protesters and so-called "freedom convoys" fighting COVID-19 restrictions.Kenney says if anyone...
Sep 21, 2022
De Havilland Canada to build airline manufacturing plant east of Calgary: Kenney
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says a new airplane manufacturing plant is to be built near Calgary.De Havilland Canada is scheduled to make the announcement Wednesday afternoon about its plans...
Sep 21, 2022