Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta expands publicly funded RSV protection for high-risk residents starting Oct. 1
Alberta is expanding publicly funded protection against respiratory viruses this fall, including new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) coverage for vulnerable adults and antibodies for newborns.The pr...
Sep 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Angellodeco/Dreamstime.com)
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and NWT sign MOU to advance collaboration on nuclear generation technologies
The Government of Alberta has partnered with Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories to strengthen grid reliability.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, alongside Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Nort...
Sep 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Government of Alberta/Supplied)
Premier says Crown corporation for natural gas 'unlikely' after leaked report
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Saturday that it's "unlikely" her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural gas pipelines in the province.Smith, speaking on her provincew...
Sep 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press)
Alberta woman remembers September 11, 2001 vividly on 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks
While many of us remember where we were when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened, for one Lethbridge woman, the day hit too close to home.Community advocate Chelsey Peat was 16 at the time, and was fl...
Sep 13, 2026 The Boston Logan 9/11 Memorial is a permanent memorial that honors the passengers and crews of American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, the two planes that departed Boston Logan for Los Angeles, but were hijacked by terrorists who flew them into the World Trade Towers in New York. (from: MassPort website) (Image Credit: Massachusetts Port Authority)
Elks snap playoff drought with 53-16 home win over Stampeders
The longest CFL playoff drought in Edmonton football history has finally come to an end.Joe Robustelli caught a pair of touchdown passes as the Edmonton Elks clinched a playoff berth for the first tim...
Sep 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Codie McLachlan | The Canadian Press)
Alberta's Smith takes hands-off approach to First Nation's trans care safe haven
Alberta's premier is taking a hands-off approach to a First Nation defying her government by announcing it will offer safe haven for gender-affirming medical care."I don't have any authority over the ...
Sep 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Amanda May Erickson | The Canadian Press)
'Canada is everyone, for everyone': Carney meets with Alberta remain campaigners
BANFF - The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans. Tho...
Sep 11, 2026
Alberta government launches $4M ad campaign ahead of fall separation referendum
Alberta's government says it has launched a $4-million advertising campaign urging citizens vote to stay in Canada in next month's referendum. The campaign will advertise online, on TV and radio, and ...
Sep 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press)
Primary Care Alberta reports over 720,000 lives claimed by suicide globally each year
Primary Care Alberta is raising awareness about the impacts of suicide as today marks World Suicide Prevention Day.They report that suicide claims over 720,000 lives worldwide each year, affecting ind...
Sep 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 54457830 © Katarzyna Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta Blue Cross launches 2026 Faces of Wellness program
An Alberta Blue Cross program is looking for Albertans who champion wellness.This year's edition of its Faces of Wellness program will give winners the chance to choose a charity to receive a donation...
Sep 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 193896791 © Martinmark | Dreamstime.com)