Alberta

Alberta Premier Smith urges talks as Alberta teachers launch provincewide strike

Alberta's teachers are off the job and the head of their union says it's about taking a stand to fix a cycle of underfunding and overcrowding.Jason Schilling says Alberta is failing to adequately fund...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 06, 2025

Alberta's teachers start province-wide strike

Alberta teachers have started a province-wide strike as of Monday, Oct. 6.Alberta Teachers' Association president Jason Schilling released a statement on Sunday that on Monday, teachers across Alberta...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 06, 2025

Alberta RCMP marks OCCtober with launch of Next-Generation 9-1-1

The Alberta RCMP is marking another year of OCCtober, a campaign that Mounties say recognizes the hard work of its Operational Communications Centres (OCC), with the launch of Next-Generation 9-1-1 (N...

Oct 04, 2025

Alberta RCMP remind Albertans to prepare before heading into the backcountry this fall

With many Albertans taking in the last chance to enjoy the backcountry and campgrounds across Alberta the province, Alberta RCMP are urging the public to take essential safety precautions before ventu...

Oct 04, 2025

Alberta doctors say first measles death a 'stark' reminder outbreak was preventable

Alberta doctors say the death of a baby born prematurely due to measles is a ``stark'' reminder that the ongoing measles outbreak in Alberta was preventable.Dr. Brian Wirzba, the new president of the ...

Oct 03, 2025

Alberta anti-separatist petitioners tout more than two-thirds of required signatures

The former Alberta politician trying to keep the province from splitting up with Canada says his campaign is zeroing in on its goal, but he's not slowing down. Thomas Lukaszuk's Forever Canadian petit...

Oct 03, 2025

Exploratory talks resume between Alberta teachers and provincial government

Messaging is coming from all sides Friday related to the upcoming Alberta teachers strike, which is expected to commence Monday, Oct. 6.After the ATA announced today that exploratory conversations aro...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 03, 2025

Province makes $25M investment to help protecting Alberta from droughts and floods

The Alberta government has announced it is investing $25 million to help protect people, homes, businesses and communities from floods and droughts.In recent years, government officials acknowledge th...

Oct 03, 2025

Province launches body-worn cameras pilot for Alberta Sheriffs

Officials with the provincial government say Albertans can now expect to see sheriffs equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a provincewide mandate to enhance public safety and accountability.To e...

Oct 03, 2025

Minister Nally promoting Alberta iGaming and blockchain investment

Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally is visiting Las Vegas and Dallas next week to strengthen industry partnerships and investment in Alberta.Provincial officials say Minister Da...

Oct 03, 2025