Category Archives: Alberta
Schools set to close as Alberta provides online curriculum ahead of teachers strike
Schools across Alberta are preparing to close their doors while the province readies a home curriculum for students ahead of Monday's provincewide teachers strike.Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaid...
Oct 03, 2025
TransPod announces Canadian steel pact for Calgary to Edmonton (via Red Deer) line
The company which plans to build an ultra high-speed transit line from Calgary to Edmonton announced Thursday a deal with two Canadian steel companies.TransPod's agreement is with Ontario-based Algoma...
Oct 02, 2025
Alberta retinal program goes permanent
Provincial officials say Albertans will now have better access to eye care through a permanent retinal treatment program, supporting timely, high-quality vision care.Over the past decade, the Retina A...
Oct 02, 2025
Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta after pregnant mother contracts disease
EDMONTON - A newborn in Alberta has died of measles marking the province's first death from the disease this year, the government said Thursday. Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange said the child...
Oct 02, 2025
As strike looms, Alberta teachers say they'll return to bargaining once province does
With days to go until Alberta's teachers are set to strike, their union head said Thursday they will go back to the bargaining table when the province does.Jason Schilling with the Alberta Teachers' A...
Oct 02, 2025
Enbridge CEO urges tanker ban end, says no company will build 'pipeline to nowhere'
Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel says Ottawa would need to make a lot of changes before his company would be willing to build the West Coast bitumen pipeline the Alberta government is pitching.In a speech to th...
Oct 02, 2025
CIBC analysts applaud Alberta efforts to spur new pipeline, but doubt its success
Analysts at CIBC say they're doubtful Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's plan to spur development of a West Coast bitumen pipeline will succeed.They say in a report that they applaud the effort and are ...
Oct 02, 2025
Province activates plan for critical government mail delivery during postal strike
The service interruption at Canada Post has prompted the Alberta government to take steps to ensure residents get important pieces of critical mail between them. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, mail is be...
Oct 01, 2025
Alberta plans to propose new oil pipeline to B.C. coast
The Alberta government says it plans to submit an application for a new oil pipeline to northwestern British Columbia in the spring of 2026.The proposal is to be filed to the new federal Major Project...
Oct 01, 2025
Alberta RCMP holds ceremony for Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day last Sunday
Last Sunday, Sept. 28, Alberta RCMP led the Government of Alberta's Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day.The ceremony took place at the Alberta Legislature south grounds, more specifically at the Pi...
Oct 01, 2025