Alberta

Alberta premier says province drafting relief plan to address soaring gas pump prices

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government is working to provide financial relief to consumers being hammered by high gas prices at the pump.Kenney says he recognizes that spiking glo...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 4, 2022

Alberta donating over $5 million to support Ukraine

Alberta is providing more support for Ukraine.Amid the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that the province will be donating $5 million to the ...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 4, 2022

Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council celebrates 20 years

The old adage goes: respect your elders. But as the years go by, do some forget what this means?Celebrating their 20th anniversary as an organization this year, the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Counc...

Mar 4, 2022

Province expanding coal restrictions to protect Alberta's Eastern Slopes

Alberta's government has announced an expansion of coal restrictions to protect the province's Eastern Slopes.Effective immediately, government officials say all new coal-related exploration and devel...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 4, 2022

Alberta RCMP promotes seatbelt safety this March

This month, Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists that seatbelt safety saves lives. Mounties say the proper use of safety restraints significantly reduces the risk of serious injury and harm in the eve...

Mar 4, 2022

'Disheartening': Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lags

CALGARY - The Alberta government is lagging on a promise to fund electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders even as other provinces push forward with programs believed to have saved lives.Th...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 4, 2022

Alberta partnering with international groups to reduce carbon emissions

The Alberta government is partnering with eight countries in an international partnership with Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT) to help fund four new carbon capture projects.The Alberta-based carbo...

Mar 3, 2022

Province investing in over 1,500 new continuing care spaces in Alberta

The provincial budget unveiled last month put a strong focus on health care, with the government committing over $3 billion towards the health care system.On Thursday, March 3, the province laid out m...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 3, 2022

COVID-19 restrictions to remain in Alberta courts until further notice

A decision to lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta won't apply to the courts in the province.As of March 1, the Alberta government removed most of its pandemic restrictions, including the ...

Mar 3, 2022

New support model announced for youth in care to transition to adulthood

Young adults who were formally in government care will now be able to benefit from a new support model that will prepare them to live independently, pursue education and build their careers.Children's...

Mar 3, 2022