Alberta

Alberta and Ontario privacy commissioners release findings of PowerSchool data breach

Alberta and Ontario Privacy Commissioners have released the findings following an investigation into the massive PowerSchool data breach that occurred last January.The widespread breach impacted schoo...

Nov 18, 2025

Virtual addiction treatment expands, bringing help home for Albertans

Recovery Alberta says it is bringing help home through expanded virtual substance use treatment creating hope through accessible, compassionate care wherever Albertans are.As part of National Addictio...

Nov 18, 2025

UCP vote down NDP's proposed minimum wage hike

The United Conservative Party government has voted down a proposed bill from the opposition NDP that would've brought Alberta's minimum wage out of the national basement.Bill 201 proposed Alberta's mi...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 18, 2025

Alberta Emergency Alert to be tested Wednesday

Expect a sudden, loud notification on several of your devices.The Alberta Government has announced that it will conduct a test of the Alberta Emergency Alert system at 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19,...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 18, 2025

Alberta tables bill to add citizenship mark, health-care numbers to driver's licences

Alberta's government has tabled legislation to add health-care numbers and mandatory citizenship markers to driver's licences and identification cards. The government had announced its plans to do so ...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 17, 2025 Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally. (Government of Alberta - YouTube)

Alberta minister of arts, culture and Status of Women apologizes for using expletive

Alberta's minister of arts, culture and Status of Women has apologized for using an expletive in a voice message left for a constituent. Tanya Fir, the United Conservative Party legislature member for...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 17, 2025 Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women. (Government of Alberta)

Albertans can now give feedback on provincial budget

Albertans can now give direct feedback on the provincial government's budget.The 2026 budget survey closes Jan. 15, and can be found here.Folks can also participate in a telephone town hall hosted by ...

Nov 14, 2025

Alberta paramedics, other health professionals to vote on mediated agreement

Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, are set to vote on a new mediator recommended contract after bargaining resumed this week.The Health Sciences Association of Alber...

Nov 14, 2025

Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada's recent loss of its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government did what it could to remind people to get vaccinated.Smith says many of the...

Nov 14, 2025

Province announces 2024 Inspiration Awards recipients in recognition of preventing violence

The Government of Alberta has released the winners of its 2024 Inspirations Awards, which celebrate the efforts of individuals and organizations in Alberta for their work in preventing and reducing fa...

Nov 13, 2025