Category Archives: Alberta
Danielle Smith announces return to Alberta politics
Former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith is coming back to Alberta politics and says she will vote against Premier Jason Kenney at the upcoming United Conservative Party leadership review.Smith says she ...
Apr 1, 2022
Amendments to the Election Act and Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act Now in Force
Amendments to Alberta's Election Act and Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act introduced in Bill 81: Election Statutes Amendment Act, have now come into force.Provincial officials say up...
Apr 1, 2022
Reducing emissions through carbon capture in the Industrial Heartland
Officials with the Alberta government say six new proposals will begin exploring how to develop environmentally safe carbon storage hubs to reduce emissions from the industrial heartland around Edmont...
Apr 1, 2022
Government proposes bill to reform disciplinary process for teachers
Officials with the Alberta government say students, parents and teachers across the province stand to benefit from reforms to the discipline process for all teachers and teacher leaders.If passed, Bil...
Mar 31, 2022
Alberta government aiming to give victims a voice in the justice system
Alberta's government is providing more than $1 million to fund restorative justice practices throughout the province.Government officials say restorative justice programming has been in place in Alber...
Mar 31, 2022
TSB says brake failure, cold weather led to deadly train derailment near Field, B.C.
CALGARY, AB - An investigation into a fatal train derailment near the British Columbia-Alberta boundary has found the locomotive's brakes failed with prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.The Transp...
Mar 31, 2022
HALO Air Ambulance to receive over $1 million in annual funding from province
MEDICINE HAT, AB - For the first time ever HALO (Helicopter Air Lift Operation) is getting guaranteed funding and a contract with Alberta Health Services. HALO had been operating under a fee-for-servi...
Mar 31, 2022
Alberta Legislature votes in favour of motion calling for end to federal carbon tax increase
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney continues to voice his opposition to the federal carbon tax. Ottawa is set to increase the carbon tax to $50 per tonne on Friday, April 1.On Monday, March 28, Kenney annou...
Mar 31, 2022
Kidney Foundation asks you to be inspired by the ‘Logan Boulet Effect’ and talk about organ donation
A national event to encourage organ and tissue donation among Canadians is coming up next month. The fourth annual Green Shirt Day is on Thursday, April 7, 2022, and hopes to see Canadians unite and b...
Mar 31, 2022
New legislation announced to spur innovation in finance sector
Officials with the Alberta government say proposed legislation would help diversify the economy by making it easier for finance and fintech companies to develop new products and services in Alberta.If...
Mar 30, 2022