Category Archives: Alberta
Leger poll finds overall support outweighs opposition to proposed Meta AI data centre in Sturgeon County
An online poll suggests support for a 13-billion-dollar Meta artificial intelligence data centre in Alberta differs significantly depending on gender and political tilt. The proposed project, set for ...
Jul 24, 2026 Alberta’s government announced a major investment in the province’s technology and artificial intelligence sector during the Calgary Stampede on July 8, 2026. (Image Credit: Alberta government-YouTube)
Alberta wants provinces to address retail alcohol trade after direct-to-consumer deal
EDMONTON - Fresh off multiple Canadian provinces agreeing this week to make it easier to get out-of-province alcohol shipped right to people's doorsteps, Alberta says it's now time to do the same for ...
Jul 24, 2026
Charges laid against hikers with off-leash dog after grizzly encounter in Banff
Parks Canada says charges have been laid against two hikers who, along with their off-leash dog, encountered a grizzly bear in Banff National Park. Video of the encounter on Taylor Lake trail was post...
Jul 24, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 90180385 © Brandon Smith | Dreamstime.com)
Three Armed Forces members injured after falling into Jasper glacier crevasse
The Armed Forces says three members were injured last week after falling into a crevasse during a training exercise in Jasper National Park. Maj. Bradley Roy says the three-person rope team was perfor...
Jul 24, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 442632707 © Erman Gunes | Dreamstime.com)
Quarterly report reveals 'job vacancy rates' around Alberta
The latest Alberta Job Vacancy Report, for January to March 2026 (Q1 2026), has been published.'Job vacancy rate' (JVR) refers to the rate of job vacancies or vacant positions on the last business day...
Jul 23, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 20864917 © Karenr | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta referendum costs climbing with another $365K in promotion, says Nenshi
Alberta's Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province's looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least a third of a million dollars. NDP Leader Naheed Nensh...
Jul 23, 2026 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Manitoba Premier Kinew 'willing to entertain' Alberta to Ontario pipeline
CHARLOTTETOWN - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he's open to a west-east pipeline being pitched by his counterparts in Alberta and Ontario. Kinew, speaking to reporters at a meeting of premi...
Jul 22, 2026
Alberta minister skirts questions about separation vote, says it's an important topic
A senior member of Premier Danielle Smith's government is again skirting questions about how he'll vote in Alberta's upcoming referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada. Transportation...
Jul 21, 2026 Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen provided an update on the Ivor Strong Bridge Deerfoot Trail Improvements on July 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta - YouTube)
RCMP altering the look of vehicle fleet nationwide
The RCMP is changing up the look of its vehicles for the first time in more than 30 years.In a release, they note the look is more modern but will also improve visibility."This new look prioritizes vi...
Jul 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Albertans urged not to release pet fish into local waterways
Albertans are being reminded not to put aquarium fish or plants into public waters.The Don't Let It Loose campaign urges against introducing these invasive species into ponds, lakes, rivers and other ...
Jul 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 6843581 © Mikael Damkier | Dreamstime.com)