Category Archives: Alberta
Inflation skyrockets to 7.7 per cent as gas prices soar
OTTAWA, ON - Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate skyrocketed to its highest level in nearly 40 years in May, fueled by soaring gas prices.The agency says its consumer price index in May r...
Jun 22, 2022
Alberta NDP calls on Travis Toews not to wait to re-index AISH
Two NDP MLAs are urging former Alberta Minister of Finance and UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews not to wait to fulfill a commitment.Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips and St. Albert MLA Marie R...
Jun 22, 2022
Premier announces Cabinet changes
Premier Jason Kenney has announced several changes to Cabinet that the government says will fill vacancies left by departing ministers:Jason Nixon, currently Minister of Environment and Parks and Acti...
Jun 21, 2022
Alberta RCMP recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022
On June 21, 2022, Alberta RCMP recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day with a Tipi Raising ceremony in front of the headquarters building. Corresponding with the summer solstice, National Indigenou...
Jun 21, 2022
Alberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surge
CALGARY - Housing starts in Alberta are at a seven-year high as surging oil prices fuel a fresh building boom in the province.Statistics Canada says housing starts in Alberta, seasonally adjusted at a...
Jun 21, 2022
Parks Canada steps up enforcement after three grizzly bear deaths in three weeks
Parks Canada is asking motorists to slow down and watch for wildlife after three grizzly bears were struck and killed in Jasper and Yoho national parks earlier this month.The agency says two bears a f...
Jun 21, 2022
Province aiming to advance energy security in Washington, D.C.
The provincial government says Alberta continues to promote a North American energy strategy to create long-term energy security and affordability.Premier Jason Kenney and Energy Minister Sonya Savage...
Jun 19, 2022
Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley addresses membership in Red Deer
At the 2022 Provincial Council held in Red Deer June 19, Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley delivered what party officials described as a message of growth and hope for the party, as well as a tangible ...
Jun 19, 2022
Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert
EDMONTON - An economics professor says Edmonton should be happy it was not selected to host games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because the cost would have exceeded the economic benefits. "Edmonton can ...
Jun 17, 2022
UCP co-founder Brian Jean officially launches campaign to win party leadership
EDMONTON - The co-founder of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party has officially launched his campaign to become the next leader, saying it's imperative the party get back on track by listeni...
Jun 16, 2022