Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike
The group representing Alberta teachers says hopes are high that a deal will be reached as mediated talks resume before the school year gets underway.Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers...
Aug 25, 2025

Alberta government to launch public engagement to explore nuclear energy
The Alberta government announced on Monday that it is launching a public engagement to explore nuclear energy's potential to meet the future needs of families, businesses and communities.As part of th...
Aug 25, 2025

Update 22: Alberta wildfire update
There are no out-of-control wildfires in Alberta, and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping firefighters make good progress.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 22)There are 47 wildfires currentl...
Aug 22, 2025

Alberta government announces details on COVID-19 vaccination program
CALGARY - The Alberta government has now confirmed that for those who must pay for the cost of a COVID-19 vaccine shot this fall, the cost will be $100. The price is one of the details now rolled out ...
Aug 22, 2025

Smith says shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy prompted by union demands
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government's sudden shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy was prompted by union demands.Earlier this week, her health ministry said COVID-19 vaccine coverage wou...
Aug 22, 2025

Alberta hosting several major sporting events
Alberta's government says it is proud to welcome nine major national and international sporting events to the province this month and over the coming months.Officials say Alberta is a top destination ...
Aug 21, 2025

Taxpayers advocate applauds Alberta new expense reporting rules
An Alberta taxpayers advocate is applauding the provincial government's latest expense disclosure policy. Premier Danielle Smith's government says it's reverting to its previous rules after critics fr...
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Storm through Brooks area causes damage Wednesday night, delays on Trans Canada
Early Wednesday evening, Environment Canada said a fast-moving supercell tracked across southern Alberta bringing significant, damaging wind gusts and loonie to golf ball sized hail.The wind and hail ...
Aug 21, 2025

Saputo first company to qualify for Alberta's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit
The Alberta government says Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is the first partnership to qualify for the province's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit. The government says the company did this by ...
Aug 20, 2025

Provincial and federal governments create bursary to support early childhood educators
The provincial and federal governments have launched a new bursary program aimed to help early childhood educators advance their careers.This week they invested $3.3 million through the Canada-Alberta...
Aug 20, 2025