Alberta

Province announces funding to improve community facilities across Alberta

Alberta's government says it is investing $4.5 million to upgrade or build 84 public-use facilities in communities across the provinceThe Community Facility Enhancement Program provides matching fundi...

Apr 26, 2022

Hydrogen Week: Celebrating a clean energy future

Alberta's Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity, Dale Nally, has declared April 25-29 as Hydrogen Week in Alberta.Government officials say hydrogen represents the next great opportunity fo...

Apr 26, 2022

New advisory group to focus on enhancing safety of Indigenous peoples in Alberta

The Government of Alberta has announced a new Indigenous advisory group.The Public Security Indigenous Advisory Group will provide input on public safety initiatives and policies for Indigenous People...

Apr 26, 2022

Province aiming to create stronger communities in Alberta

Alberta's government says it is assisting non-profits with core operations and investing in community projects across the province.The Community Initiatives Program is providing $4.4 million in fundin...

Apr 25, 2022

Chartered facilities to reduce wait times for eye surgeries in Alberta

CALGARY, AB - New contracts with two chartered surgical facilities are expected to bring down wait times for certain types of eye-related procedures.The contracts, with Holy Cross Surgical Services an...

Apr 23, 2022

Federal and provincial governments invest in Alberta’s hemp industry

Alberta is awarding two grants totalling $900,000 to help grow the province's hemp industry, in partnership with the federal government. "While the province is now Canada's top hemp producer, growing ...

Apr 23, 2022

'Senseless act': 7 youths charged in death of teen stabbed near Edmonton high school

EDMONTON - Police have charged seven youths with second-degree murder in the death of a 16-year-old boy who was assaulted outside an Edmonton high school earlier this month. The teen was stabbed in th...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 22, 2022

Province introduces Act aimed at “modernizing” justice-related legislation

The provincial government has introduced legislation aimed at modernizing justice law in Alberta.If the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 is passed, the housekeeping amendments will update the Corr...

Apr 22, 2022

Alberta bill proposes changes to leaves for bereavement, reservist duties

EDMONTON - Alberta plans to expand bereavement leaves and time off for reservists taking part in training or military operations.The province currently allows three days unpaid leave for an employee w...

Apr 22, 2022

Province says learning assessments key to student success in early years

The Alberta government says students in Grades 1 to 3 will benefit from literacy and numeracy screening assessments to help those struggling to get back on track.In response to the learning loss ident...

Apr 21, 2022