Alberta

Alberta school curriculum out of tune with song by premier's grandfather: musicians

EDMONTON - Alberta jazz musicians and teachers are dropping their chops at the inclusion of a tune by Premier Jason Kenney's grandfather in the province's proposed Grade 6 school curriculum. "When I G...

Mar 30, 2021

Drumheller RCMP seize drugs and lay charges after executing search warrant

RCMP in Drumheller are continuing to encourage members of the public to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood following the seizure of drugs and cash during their search of a residence...

Mar 30, 2021

Alberta brings in law allowing access to intimate partner's criminal records

EDMONTON - Alberta is the second province to bring in a law that could help people at risk of domestic violence learn about their intimate partner's criminal record.The legislation, which is informall...

Mar 30, 2021

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario urge Michigan to reconsider shutting down Line 5

WASHINGTON - Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario are forming a united front in the fight to reverse Michigan's shutdown of a key cross-border pipeline. Energy ministers from all three provinces are urgi...

Mar 30, 2021

Alberta colleges adapting to meet needs of students, industry

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As Alberta's economy recovers and moves forward, Alberta's colleges say they are ready to lead the way by providing real world experience and cutting-edge research to support Albertan...

Mar 30, 2021

Province launches online survey on Occupational Health and Safety Code

EDMONTON, AB- The provincial government is launching an online survey to hear from Albertans on the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code.Officials say they want to "improve health and safety outc...

Mar 30, 2021

Alberta accepting Culture Days grant applications until May 7

EDMONTON - Grant applications for Alberta Culture Days 2021 are now being accepted.Community organizations can apply for three different categories of grants, based on the number of days of programmin...

Mar 30, 2021

Province breaks ground on Phase 2 of Highway 19 twinning project

The province of Alberta has broken ground on Phase 2 of the Highway 19 west twinning project, south of Devon.The Alberta government is providing $48.9 million in funding for Phase 2, which will twin t...

Mar 30, 2021

Alberta names five-member coal mining committee ahead of consultations

EDMONTON - Alberta's government wants to know how its people feel about coal mining in the Rocky Mountains. Energy Minister Sonya Savage says a five-member committee will decide how to gather input on...

Andrew Snook Mar 29, 2021

Alberta pausing use of AstraZeneca vaccine in those under 55

Alberta is temporarily pausing the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in people under 55 years old.The decision comes after a recommendation from Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunizat...

Mar 29, 2021