Category Archives: Alberta
Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable housing units across the province. Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agenc...
Sep 09, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shakes hands with construction workers while making a housing announcement in Red Deer, Alta., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
AI minister says solutions exist after Anthropic researcher quits over safety fears
The federal artificial intelligence minister said the government is closely following the situation at Anthropic after a researcher who resigned from the company Tuesday said people in the industry fe...
Sep 09, 2026 Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon speaks as Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne looks on during a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
Alberta students maintain world-class standing
The Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers' Association are both celebrating after it was revealed this week that students in this province continue to be among Canada's highest achievers.That...
Sep 09, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 6082292 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com)
Minister Neudorf shares statement for International FASD Awareness Day
Today is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day, set on the ninth day of the ninth month to represent the nine months of pregnancy.As part of FASD Awareness Day, the Alberta Minis...
Sep 09, 2026 Photo Courtesy Alberta Government (Image Credit: Photo Courtesy Alberta Government)
Alberta to accept recently expired passports for licence renewals amid summer surge
Alberta's government says it's making it easier to renew driver's licences after the province saw a summer surge when its controversial new cards became available.Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally s...
Sep 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Amber Bracken | The Canadian Press)
Former Edmonton cop tapped to lead ALERT
An ex-Edmonton Police Service officer has been appointed CEO of ALERT.ALERT, or Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, will be led by Jonathan Coughlan. He becomes the agency's sixth CEO and is the f...
Sep 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Alberta RCMP remove 125 suspected impaired drivers over long weekend
A total of 125 motorists were pulled over during the long weekend for alleged impaired driving.The following Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) were issued:11 drivers received IRS 24-hour suspensions;...
Sep 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Alberta's Jobs minister thanks millions of workers in Labour Day statement
Calling it the economic engine of Canada, the province's Jobs minister has issued his annual Labour Day statement.Joseph Schow said his government is proud to recognize Alberta's workers and the contr...
Sep 07, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 48617888 © Hans Slegers | Dreamstime.com)
RCMP say two people dead after plane crash near mountain in southern Alberta
Update:Global BC is reporting the plane left Calgary's Springbank Airport bound for Campbell River on Vancouver Island.Original story:Mounties in Alberta say two people died in a plane crash near a mo...
Sep 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press)
Alberta leads country, among provinces, in population growth year-over-year
Last week's seasonally-adjusted Labour Force Survey not only showed declines and increases in the number of jobs, and in which sector they were, but also indicated Alberta was leading the country, amo...
Sep 06, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 30238066 © Dampoint | Dreamstime.com)