Category Archives: Alberta
Research shows substantial drop in wolverine numbers in western Canada, says conservation group
New research shows wolverine numbers in Canada's Rocky Mountain national parks are declining, highlighting a need to think beyond protected areas to help the species thrive in a changing climate. That...
Oct 27, 2022
New Alberta cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parks, group says
EDMONTON, AB - An environmental group warns last week's changes to the governing United Conservative Party cabinet could threaten protections for Alberta's parks and wildlands.In her first cabinet sin...
Oct 26, 2022
Notley: NDP’s Dirk has local connections her UCP rival can’t match
MEDICINE HAT, AB - NDP Leader Rachel Notley says voters in Brooks-Medicine Hat should give serious thought to how connected byelection candidates are to the region.Notley spoke at candidate Gwendoline...
Oct 26, 2022
UCP candidate Danielle Smith opens campaign office
MEDICINE HAT, AB - UCP candidate Danielle Smith officially opened her campaign office Wednesday, as the race for the vacant Brooks-Medicine Hat constituency seat has now crossed the halfway point.Ther...
Oct 26, 2022
Natural gas regulated rates remain stable for November
As natural gas prices remain stable, the Alberta government says its provincial rebate program stands ready to protect families and businesses.In Budget 2022, Alberta's government introduced a natural...
Oct 26, 2022
Métis Nation of Alberta brings back housing support programs for citizens
The Mtis Nation of Alberta's Mtis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) has announced it is bringing back home programs for Mtis Citizens in several key areas including down payment assistance, home repa...
Oct 26, 2022
Byelection campaign in Medicine Hat at the halfway point
MEDICINE HAT, AB - It is the halfway point in the byelection campaign for the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat.NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk was joined by Opposition Leader Rachel Notley. Notley sa...
Oct 26, 2022
Danielle Smith’s presence at grand opening event raising concerns
Questions are being raised about Danielle Smith's presence at an event in the southern Alberta constituency where she's running for a seat in the legislature.Smith, who became premier and leader of th...
Oct 26, 2022
Albertans invited to discuss Heritage Savings Trust Fund
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta's Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is inviting Albertans to take part in its annual public meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from ...
Oct 25, 2022
Land near Waterton to be protected by Nature Conservancy
A new campaign has been launched by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), aimed at protecting a unique landscape in Southern Alberta.On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the NCC announced a goal to raise $...
Oct 25, 2022