Alberta

Alberta names chief firearms officer

In response to the Fair Deal Panel report, officials say Alberta's government is asserting provincial authority by appointing a chief firearms officer to stand up for the rights of law-abiding firearm...

Aug 26, 2021

Alberta government looking for new Child and Youth Advocate

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you think you have what it takes to represent youth across Alberta, the provincial government wants to hear from you.They are looking for a new Child and Youth Advocate, who will h...

Aug 26, 2021

Province discontinuing Alberta Indian Tax Exemption card, but will keep tax exemptions

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government is taking a step that it believes will make "life easier" for First Nations peoples in the province.They will be discontinuing the Alberta Indian Tax Exemption ...

Aug 26, 2021

AUPE takes on employers denying staff new stat holiday

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) is filing formal policy grievances against employers, including Alberta Health Services (AHS), that are refusing to acknowledge the newly created Natio...

Aug 26, 2021

Alberta, Saskatchewan not planning to follow B.C. and Manitoba on broad mask mandates

EDMONTON - Alberta and Saskatchewan say they are not planning to follow broad mask mandates announced this week by neighbouring western provinces. Manitoba and British Columbia are reintroducing mask ...

Aug 25, 2021

Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test

EDMONTON - Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season. OEG said in a rele...

Aug 24, 2021

Stoney Nakoda celebrate name change of Alberta mountain landmark

CANMORE, Alta. - The Alberta government says a prominent landmark in the Rocky Mountains has been renamed in the spirit of reconciliation. The feature near the summit of Mount Charles Stewart has had ...

Aug 23, 2021

Lawsuit filed against province regarding rules on supervised drug-use sites

A lawsuit has been filed against the Alberta government alleging its rules governing supervised drug-use sites will have life and death impacts. Leading the charge are two non-profit societies, called...

Aug 21, 2021

Province giving every school council $500

The Alberta government is giving every school council in the province $500.This is part of an effort, a release says, to provide more than $1 million directly to school councils so that they can suppo...

Aug 20, 2021

Elks play spoilers, down Lions 21-16 for first win of 2021 CFL season

VANCOUVER - A new local owner in attendance. Fans back in the stands. There were plenty of reasons to party at B.C. Place on Thursday, but the visiting Edmonton Elks spoiled the festivities by notchin...

Aug 19, 2021