Category Archives: Alberta
Restrictions to airspace and marine exclusion zone for Papal visit
During Pope Francis' visit to Alberta next week, RCMP have announced the following Airspace Restrictions and Marine Exclusion Zone that are being instituted. Mounties say these airspace restrictions a...
Jul 22, 2022
Premier Kenney looking into high price of gasoline in the province
Alberta premier Jason Kenney is looking for answers as to why gas prices remain high in the province, despite government measures to make them more affordable."Alberta's government showed tremendous l...
Jul 22, 2022
Calgary’s mayor says closure of Airdrie urgent care centre affects the entire region
AIRDRIE, AB - Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the situation at an urgent care centre in the nearby city of Airdrie is dire and will affect the entire region.On Thursday, Alberta Health Services said t...
Jul 22, 2022
84 per cent of Albertans experienced “long” waits for emergency healthcare: Survey
A growing percentage of Albertans are unhappy with emergency healthcare in the province.That is according to a new survey from the Alberta Medical Association, which polled 4,398 Albertans between Jun...
Jul 22, 2022
QEII and Highway 16 road closures for papal visit
Rolling road closures are scheduled for sections of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Highways 2A, 16, 43, 611 and 633 from July 24 to 27 to accommodate the papal motorcade.Rolling closures mean that...
Jul 22, 2022
Toews questions if leadership race rival's proposal will pass in the legislature
EDMONTON - Alberta's former finance minister, Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews has added his voice to those questioning whether a proposed bill giving Alberta the option to reject federal laws w...
Jul 21, 2022
Dang will not seek re-election
EDMONTON - An Alberta legislature member who left the Opposition NDP caucus over a computer hacking investigation says he will remain in the house as an Independent and not seek re-election in 2023.Th...
Jul 21, 2022
Alberta will continue coverage for insulin pumps
The Alberta government is dropping its plan to make changes to an insulin pump benefits program.The program will continue as it was designed and will add access to the next generation of insulin pumps...
Jul 21, 2022
Confederacy signs relationship agreement with Alberta
Alberta's government has signed an agreement with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations to strengthen their relationship through partnership and a shared path forward.Premier Jason Kenney and Mi...
Jul 21, 2022
“Life is already more affordable in Alberta,” says finance minister on inflation
People are struggling with the rising cost of living in every part of the country, but one Alberta government official believes the impacts are being felt the least here.Statistics Canada reported the...
Jul 21, 2022