Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta's economy remains in the red with tweaked $6.4B deficit
Falling oil prices and trade troubles continue to threaten Alberta's finances, but the province's deficit is expected to shrink only slightly.It has been pegged at $6.4 billion, down $40 million from ...
Nov 28, 2025
Five takeaways on Alberta-Ottawa pipeline memorandum of understanding
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to grow Alberta's oil exports while also committing to making it ...
Nov 27, 2025
Child and Youth Advocate's latest report underscores importance of adequate child intervention assessments
A new report from Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate comes with recommendations for government after 69 investigative reviews were completed for young people with child intervention involvement who pa...
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Smith cautiously optimistic on new deal with feds for pipeline to the B-C coast
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is optimistic but also cautious -- on a new deal with the federal government on a pipeline to the B-C coast.Smith has signed an energy agreement with Prime Mini...
Nov 27, 2025
Alberta aiming to crack down on dangerous truckers
Alberta's government says it is taking further action to improve road safety by enforcing stricter measures on bad truckers.The province is introducing a new requirement for commercial carriers to pro...
Nov 26, 2025
Alberta's Smith says UCP caucus not afraid to defend record in face of recall efforts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party caucus isn't afraid to defend its record as its faces more than a dozen recall campaigns.Smith says that's especially true for two of ...
Nov 26, 2025
Province proposes changes to Bill 8 to open new pathways in powering AI data centres
The Government of Alberta is proposing changes to Bill 8 that would provide data centres with more options for power and ensure the grid remains reliable.The province says the changes will address the...
Nov 26, 2025
'Very cold winter' forecast for Alberta
Grab your heaviest jacket - you are going to need it.The Weather Network has released its winter 2025/2026 forecast, and the upcoming season is set to be a chilly one.They say a "very cold winter" is ...
Nov 26, 2025
Alberta paramedics, other health professionals vote to accept new contract
Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, have a new four-year contract.The Health Sciences Association of Alberta says after a nearly weeklong vote, about 67 per cent of i...
Nov 26, 2025
Alberta to insulate AIMCo from liability, companies from greenwashing allegations
Alberta is moving to insulate its Crown investment corporation from potential legal liabilities and protect companies in the province from lawsuits accusing them of greenwashing.The proposed legislati...
Nov 25, 2025