Alberta

TC Energy seeks to recoup costs from U.S. for cancelled Keystone XL pipeline project

WASHINGTON - Pipeline giant TC Energy is formally seeking compensation from the U.S. government for the cancellation of the cross-border Keystone XL expansion project. The Calgary-based company has of...

Nov 23, 2021

Province to donate surplus PPE to Alberta non-profits, private health providers

An array of organizations in Alberta can apply to receive free personal protective equipment (PPE) from the provincial government.The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) has been giving our sur...

Nov 22, 2021

Alberta changes how Water Act licenses are regulated

LETHBRIDGE, AB. - Water Act licenses in Alberta, managed by Alberta Environment and Parks, underwent changes in mid November.As of November 15, 2021, some provincial Water Act licenses will be managed...

Nov 22, 2021

New website highlights historical Blackfoot items housed in British museums

STANDOFF, AB - While you will not be able to see them in person without flying overseas, people in Canada have a new way of viewing historical items that belonged to the Blackfoot people.Members of th...

Nov 22, 2021

AUMA re-brands to simpler 'Alberta Municipalities'

The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association has re-branded.It is now called simply Alberta Municipalities (AM).The organization held its annual convention this week in Edmonton."When our members spok...

Nov 20, 2021

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