Alberta

Province proposes changes to Bill 8 to open new pathways in powering AI data centres

The Government of Alberta is proposing changes to Bill 8 that would provide data centres with more options for power and ensure the grid remains reliable.The province says the changes will address the...

Nov 26, 2025

'Very cold winter' forecast for Alberta

Grab your heaviest jacket - you are going to need it.The Weather Network has released its winter 2025/2026 forecast, and the upcoming season is set to be a chilly one.They say a "very cold winter" is ...

Nov 26, 2025

Alberta paramedics, other health professionals vote to accept new contract

Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, have a new four-year contract.The Health Sciences Association of Alberta says after a nearly weeklong vote, about 67 per cent of i...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 26, 2025

Alberta to insulate AIMCo from liability, companies from greenwashing allegations

Alberta is moving to insulate its Crown investment corporation from potential legal liabilities and protect companies in the province from lawsuits accusing them of greenwashing.The proposed legislati...

Nov 25, 2025

Five more Alberta UCP legislature members facing recall, bringing total to 14

Elections Alberta says it has approved recall petitions against five more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus, bringing the total to 14.The new number means that almos...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 25, 2025

Alberta RCMP warn public of ghost broker scam

Alberta RCMP are alerting the public to a scam involving fake insurance brokers and policies.RCMP say a "ghost broker scam" recently took place in Ponoka following a vehicle collision where one of the...

Nov 24, 2025

Alberta bill allows doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries

The Alberta government has tabled a bill that would open the door for surgeons to charge patients for privately-delivered procedures while keeping a foot in the public system and billing taxpayers.Pre...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 24, 2025

Flight delays and cancellations at Calgary airport leave travellers scrambling

Dozens of flights were delayed or cancelled at Alberta's largest airport due to snowy weather, leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.Calgary International Airport says flights were pause...

Nov 24, 2025

Six more of Premier Smith's UCP legislature members face recall petitions

Elections Alberta says six more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions, bringing the total to nine.The latest petitions are for cabinet minist...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 24, 2025

New program fills gap in dementia support

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories has announced the launch of a new program The Living Well with Grief and Loss program provides specialized support for both people living wit...

Nov 23, 2025