Alberta

Charges stayed against former Conservative MP

CALGARY, AB - A trial for former Calgary West MP Rob Anders into alleged tax fraud allegations was set to get underway in a Calgary courtroom on Monday morning, June 6, 2022.As the trail was set to pr...

Jun 06, 2022

YMCA of Northern Alberta believes a fun summer experience is for everyone

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is ensuring that everyone has an opportunity for a fun summer experience this year. "The last two years have been hard on everyone, especially children and youth who have ...

Jun 06, 2022

Alberta declares June 6-10 as "Energy Week"

Alberta is officially declaring the week of June 6-10 as Energy Week in the province."Alberta is showcasing the innovative oil and gas sector while celebrating new opportunities for responsible, relia...

Jun 06, 2022

Gas prices continue to surge higher in Canada, with more increases expected next week

Gasoline prices continued to trend upward across much of Canada over the weekend and experts warn more increases are coming this week.The Canadian Automobile Association says national average gas pric...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 06, 2022

Pass enforcement begins in K-Country, NDP says they’ll scrap it

EDMONTON - The grace period is over and inspectors are now enforcing the rules on the Kananaskis Country park pass in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.The pass was introduced a year ago to help pay for impro...

Jun 03, 2022

Province creates premier's council in response to MMIWG national inquiry

A new Premier's council aims to guide Alberta's action in response to the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Government officials say the Premier's Council on...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 03, 2022

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Alberta

Alberta has its first case of monkeypox.The province's chief medical officer of health announced Thursday on Twitter that one isolated case has been confirmed in an adult."I would like to remind Alber...

Jun 03, 2022

Jason Nixon chosen as acting finance minister

Premier Jason Kenney has tapped Jason Nixon to be the province's acting finance minister and president of the Treasury Board.Kenney announced the news on social media Thursday and that Nixon will rema...

Jun 03, 2022

PM Trudeau signs historic $1.3B land claim settlement with Siksika First Nation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the chief of the Siksika First Nation have signed a historic land claim settlement, which the federal government says is one of the largest agreements of its kind in ...

Jun 03, 2022

Applications for Alberta Jobs Now reopens Friday

The provincial government is taking steps to help address a labour shortage in the province.Applications for Alberta Jobs Now reopen on Friday, June 3. Eligible employers can hire and train up to 10 n...

Jun 03, 2022