Alberta

Province calls Ottawa's net-zero climate plans "extremely harmful"

EDMONTON, AB - The federal government has launched an engagement process for how workers and communities can "thrive in a net-zero carbon economy."Federal Minister of Natural Resources Seamus O'Regan ...

Jul 20, 2021

Alberta Justice Minister to host series of rural crime town halls

The Government of Alberta is looking to hear from rural residents about their perspectives on crime, as Justice Minister Kaycee Madu will be taking part in seven rural crime town halls this month, inc...

Jul 19, 2021

TransAlta completes second of three planned Alberta plant conversions to natural gas

CALGARY - TransAlta Corp. has taken another step in its goal of becoming carbon neutral by converting the second of three planned coal-to-gas conversions at its Alberta Thermal power generation facili...

Jul 19, 2021

Safety paramount when driving with pets: RCMP, SPCA

Alberta RCMP and the Alberta SPCA are urging motorists to better consider safety when travelling with pets.Risks include improperly restrained animals and pets which cause a distraction for the driver...

Jul 16, 2021

'A' is for agriculture, 'Y' is for Yahoo: Children's book on the Calgary Stampede

CALGARY - "A" is for agriculture, "B" is for broncs, bulls and barrel racing, and "Y" is for Yahoo! A new children's book has been released by writer Jennifer Webster and illustrator Karen Coe to capt...

Jul 16, 2021

Ag Minister pushing for emergency funding as farmers deal with extreme heat & droughts

Alberta's Minister of Agriculture is pushing Ottawa for help.Devin Dreeshen spoke with officials at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada this week, asking them to activate the AgriRecovery program.It woul...

Jul 15, 2021

Alberta health minister announces funding for Calgary's first cyclotron

CALGARY - Alberta is committing more than $18 million over the next three years to build Calgary's first cyclotron and a new radiopharmaceutical facility.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the funding...

Jul 15, 2021

Albertans will vote on equalization, daylight saving time, senators

When Albertans go to the polls this fall, they'll do more than just choose mayors, councillors and school board trustees.People can have their say on ending equalization payments and daylight saving t...

Jul 15, 2021

Province partners with beef sector to ensure industry growth and sustainability

Alberta's government and the beef sector are partnering to ensure Canada's beef industry continues to grow sustainably and remains competitive. Government officials say Alberta is a key beef supplier ...

Jul 15, 2021

Alberta RCMP, Red Cross share water safety tips

RCMP say recent hot weather has Albertans flocking to lakes and rivers to enjoy recreational water activities such as tubing, paddle boarding and swimming. Unfortunately, however, each year, police sa...

Jul 15, 2021