Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta expecting arrival of COVID vaccines for children aged 5-11 next week
Albertan families might be able to get younger children vaccinated against COVID-19 as early as the end of next week.On Friday, Health Canada announced that they have approved a COVID vaccine from Pfi...
Nov 19, 2021
Kenney leadership in question as UCP annual general meeting set to begin in Calgary
CALGARY - The United Conservative Party's annual general meeting is set to begin later today as Premier Jason Kenney deals with rising discontent in his caucus, party and from Albertans. Kenney is exp...
Nov 19, 2021
Alberta announces $11 million in grants to improve palliative and end-of-life care
The Alberta government says the remaining $11 million out of $20 million it promised for palliative and end-of-life care will be allotted through a series of grants.The government announced the $20 mi...
Nov 18, 2021
No-win situation for Alberta premier at upcoming meeting: political scientist
Political scientists say Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faces a no-win situation at his party's annual meeting in Calgary this weekend over mounting questions about his leadership.Duane Bratt with Mount...
Nov 18, 2021
Province announces supports for Albertans through restorative justice
Non-profit organizations can now apply for Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grants.Government officials say a total of $720,000 is available for organizations that help resolve disputes and promo...
Nov 18, 2021
Alberta announces support for businesses implementing REP
Eligible organizations participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) can now apply for a $2,000 grant to help offset some of the implementation costs.Officials with the Alberta government ...
Nov 18, 2021
Dead horse on Ya Ha Tinda Ranch possibly mistaken for elk
RCMP say a horse belonging to Ya Ha Tinda Ranch, the only federally-owned working ranch in Canada, was found dead this week.The ranch is located about a two-hour drive southwest of Rocky Mountain Hous...
Nov 18, 2021
No-win situation for Alberta premier at upcoming meeting: political scientist
CALGARY - Political scientists say Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faces a no-win situation at his party's annual meeting in Calgary this weekend over mounting questions about his leadership. Duane Bratt...
Nov 18, 2021
Province announces $131-million for emissions reduction projects
The Alberta Government is dolling out a second round of grants this month for projects aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions.They are investing up to $131-million into the Indus...
Nov 18, 2021
Alberta coal policy panel accused of bias, U.S. influence in letters to ministers
A group of Albertans are attacking a panel charged with gathering public opinion on coal mining in the province, saying it's biased against industry and influenced by United States environmental group...
Nov 18, 2021