Category Archives: Alberta
Half of Calgary Chamber members would consider leaving if Alberta separates; poll
A poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce suggests almost half of its members would move their businesses out of Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada. Probe Research cond...
Jun 24, 2026 Downtown Calgary. (Image Credit: ID 107629859 © Susanrydbergphotography | Dreamstime.com)
Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed Forces battalion have been removed pending an investigation. It says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant ...
Jun 24, 2026
Alberta unveils 10-year cancer care strategy
The Alberta government has announced the launch of a new provincial cancer care strategy that aims to expand screening, speed up diagnosis and improve care for patients across the province.Alberta's S...
Jun 23, 2026 Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange announce a major step forward in Alberta cancer care in Calgary on June 23, 2026.. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta-YouTube)
New provincial council to look at infrastructure funding for municipalities
The province says it is starting what it calls a minister's council to look into new ways of funding municipal infrastructure. The government says in a release that the council will include people fro...
Jun 23, 2026 Installation of water main, sanitary sewer, and storm drain system. (Image Credit: ID 151547555 © Maksim Safaniuk | Dreamstime.com)
Keep children safe around windows and balconies
Many families cool off by opening windows or going out on balconies in the summer. However, according to Primary Care Alberta (PCA), open windows and balconies can be a serious fall risk to children, ...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 369274711 © Nadezda Anokhina | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta nixes booze price hike after premier, Calgary mayor snipe at each other
The Alberta government says it has directed the provincial liquor regulator to reverse course on hikes to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants. The increase, which took effect ear...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 146960932 © Mirko Vitali | Dreamstime.com)
Province's Indigenous minister issues statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rajan Sawhney, recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day with a prepared statement Sunday morning."Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportun...
Jun 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 61988012 | Aboriginal Dancing © Photokvu | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta goverment weakening the public health care system: provincial employees union
In a strong statement Saturday morning, Alberta's Union of Provincial Employees said, it believes, the UCP government is choosing to weaken the public system to fuel 'for profit' operators."Every heal...
Jun 20, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 1548949 © Dreamstimeislyingtome Theyactlikemaga | Dreamstime.com)
Discounted rates to visit Alberta museums and sites this summer
Alberta's participation in the Canada Strong Pass will allow Albertans to visit a great number of museums and sites in the province this summer at a discounted rate.General admission to these sites wi...
Jun 19, 2026 Stephansson House in Markerville, south of Red Deer. (Image Credit: ID 308362042 © James Gabbert | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta separatists launch campaign, says province has resources to go it alone
About 35 people rallied today at a Calgary hotel ballroom to formally launch a campaign to convince Albertans in an upcoming referendum that its time to quit Canada. The campaign is called ``Let Alber...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)