Alberta

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

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