Category Archives: Alberta
New ultra low cost carrier, Lynx Air, will launch from Calgary
CALGARY - Canada is getting a new airline.Startup carrier Lynx Air says it will launch a new service from its headquarters in Calgary.Lynx Air will be an ultra-low-cost carrier, offering stripped-down...
Nov 16, 2021
Alberta proposing changes to attract business to the province
The Alberta Government is "Ensuring Alberta is the first choice for business," the provincial release reads."A crucial part of Alberta's Recovery Plan is attracting investment, which will help further...
Nov 16, 2021
Ottawa must consult provinces on emissions cap for oil & gas industry: Kenney
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federal government must consult with the provinces as Ottawa moves on plans to implement a cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector.Kenney's warning ...
Nov 15, 2021
Feds and province announce $10/day child care program
EDMONTON, AB - The federal and provincial governments have made a significant announcement regarding child care in Alberta. Federal officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime ...
Nov 15, 2021
UCP constituency associations say threshold met for Kenney leadership review
Nearly two dozen United Conservative Party constituency associations have passed a motion calling for a review of Premier Jason Kenney's leadership before March 1.That motion has been passed by 22 con...
Nov 15, 2021
Alberta to announce child-care deal with federal government
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney are set to announce a deal they've reached on child care during an event in Edmonton today.The federal Liberal government has ...
Nov 15, 2021
Alberta now requires vaccine record with QR code for its passport program
EDMONTON - Alberta residents will now need more than a paper record from a COVID-19 vaccine clinic if they want to sit down at a restaurant, work out at a gym or enter indoor venues like arenas or mov...
Nov 15, 2021
Province announces $118M to modernize irrigation in Southern Alberta farmland
Farmers across the province will have greater access to funding for irrigation projects.In partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the Alberta Government is investing $117.7 million to modern...
Nov 12, 2021
Out & About: Ghostbusting in Alberta
When movie fans around the world head to theatres next week to see the return of the original Ghostbusters to the big screen, they're not only going to see the three surviving paranormal investigators...
Nov 12, 2021
Nearly 1 million flu shots administered in Alberta this season
Albertans are busy rolling up their sleeves for a different type of jab.The province says that, as of yesterday, the number of flu shots administered in Alberta was over 916,000.That's more than tripl...
Nov 12, 2021