Category Archives: Alberta
Albertans’ confidence in personal finances plummets amid pandemic fatigue and uncertainty
As uncertainty and pandemic fatigue continue to build, Albertans' confidence in their personal finances has plummeted, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted quarterly by Ipsos. The...
Jan 20, 2022
Suspended Alberta justice minister says he's not guilty of distracted driving
Alberta cabinet minister Kaycee Madu says he understands why Premier Jason Kenney relieved him of the justice portfolio after Madu phoned Edmonton's police chief about a traffic ticket.Madu, in a seri...
Jan 19, 2022
Court closures extended until February 4
The Provincial Court of Alberta says in response to the COVID-19 situation in the province, it has extended court closures for an extra two weeks.Until February 4, all non-urgent out-of-custody trials...
Jan 19, 2022
New licence plate policy will speed up investigations, province says
Lost or stolen licence plates must be reported to police before a replacement is requested, under a new policy that takes effect Wednesday.The province says early reporting of lost or stolen plates al...
Jan 18, 2022
Farmers’ group calls for investigation into fertilizer prices
SASKATOON, SASK. - The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling for a full investigation into skyrocketing fertilizer prices.Ontario NFU president Don Ciparis said fertilizer prices on his farm have in...
Jan 18, 2022
Court to hear urgent appeal on Alberta ID policy for supervised drug-use sites
EDMONTON, AB. - Alberta's top court will hear an urgent appeal by harm reduction advocates who want to stop a provincial policy that requires supervised drug-use clients to identify themselves.The rul...
Jan 18, 2022
Alberta fire fighters raising awareness about cancer dangers this month
Alberta's fire fighters are speaking up this month about the single greatest danger they face while protecting the lives and property of their fellow citizens.January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness ...
Jan 18, 2022
WATCH: Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID update Tuesday at 3:30
Albertans will be provided a live update on Tuesday about what the province is doing to protect public health amid the ongoing pandemic.Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, is the only ...
Jan 18, 2022
Kenney orders justice minister to step aside, orders investigation
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has relieved Justice Minister Kaycee Madu of his duties after Madu called Edmonton's police chief about a traffic ticket.Kenney says all parties agree M...
Jan 18, 2022
Health Sciences Association of Alberta presents call to action in support of health-care workers
The union that represents 28,000 health-care professionals in Alberta is requesting help from the provincial government to support the struggling industry.The union adds that there are 1,000 vacancies...
Jan 17, 2022