Category Archives: Alberta
Federal government unlikely to declare victory on COVID as travel restrictions loosen
OTTAWA, ON - The thundering sound of hoofbeats charging toward the end of the track was met with a chorus of cheers from thousands of revellers in cowboy hats and jeans, dazzled by the colourful light...
Sep 24, 2022
ASIRT investigating death of hospital patient in Sundre
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating after a patient in Sundre under the care of AHS died.RCMP say it was Sept. 23 at about 11 a.m. when Sundre officers responded to a 9...
Sep 24, 2022
Alberta government investing $15 million in apprenticeship programs
Alberta Minister for Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolaides announced $15-million dollars in funding to bolster apprenticeship programs in the province. The funding will be administered over the next...
Sep 23, 2022
Siksika Nation to take over policing from RCMP
The Siksika Nation has reached a deal with the provincial and federal governments to take over policing responsibilities on the First Nation from the RCMP.In July, the Siksika Nation and the Alberta g...
Sep 23, 2022
Province, Blackfoot Confederacy renew relationship agreement
The provincial government and the Blackfoot Confederacy have renewed a relationship agreement to work together to address areas of mutual concern and to continue a positive relationship.The agreement ...
Sep 23, 2022
'Kind of like carnies': International balloon festival returns to High River, Alta.
HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA - The windswept prairie east of the Rocky Mountains seems an unlikely spot for a hot-air balloon festival, but the town of High River, Alta., is celebrating the event's 10th year. ...
Sep 23, 2022
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