Category Archives: Alberta
New 2021 census data highlights aging population, plus the gender-diverse community for first time
The 2021 census reveals the number of people over the age of 85 has more than doubled since 2001 and is expected to keep accelerating.By 2050, the 85-and-older population could reach more than 2.7-mil...
Apr 27, 2022
Province announces $50M to launch Clean Hydrogen Centre of Excellence
The provincial government says a new Clean Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will help support made-in-Alberta energy solutions and grow the province's emerging hydrogen sector.Officials say the Alberta g...
Apr 26, 2022
UCP MLA says premier has created a culture of fear in caucus
EDMONTON - One of Jason Kenney's caucus members says the Alberta premier is reaping what he has sown through personal attacks, dividing people and intimidating opponents.Peter Guthrie says Kenney has ...
Apr 26, 2022
Charges laid in school stabbing near Pigeon Lake
RCMP have laid charges in relation to a stabbing that occurred at the Pigeon Lake Regional School this week. Mounties say the victim of the stabbing remains in hospital in stable condition. RCMP have ...
Apr 26, 2022
Jason Nixon will not be sanctioned for swearing at legislature Speaker
Alberta Government house leader Jason Nixon will not be sanctioned for comments he made during an angry exchange that included Nixon swearing at the Speaker of the legislature.Speaker Nathan Cooper sa...
Apr 26, 2022
Amazon warehouse workers in Alberta file a second time for unionization vote
A group of Amazon warehouse workers in Alberta is trying again to unionize.Teamsters Local Union 362 says it has filed a second time for a unionization vote at the Amazon warehouse in Nisku, south of ...
Apr 26, 2022
UCP's Bill 21 comes under fire
Public Interest Alberta says the newly-introduced Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 21) will see the removal of critical data collection accountability for private schools. In response, ...
Apr 26, 2022
New red tape reduction bill aims to save Albertans time and money
The province has introduced the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act.The legislation aims to "modernize statutes, cut red tape and save Albertans and their businesses time and money."The Act focu...
Apr 26, 2022
Province aims to amplify Alberta’s AI strengths
Officials with the provincial government say new support will strengthen Alberta's position as a leader in artificial intelligence and grow its technology and innovation talent pool.Officials say the ...
Apr 26, 2022
NDP presents plan to fast-track utility rebates to Albertans
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley presented a plan on Monday that she says will help to get the UCP's utility rebates into Albertans' pockets faster."Utility bills are creating real hardships for Alber...
Apr 26, 2022