Alberta

County reeves continue voicing concerns over oil & gas tax breaks

More municipalities in rural Alberta are chiming in after it was revealed last week that the province is considering significant tax breaks for oil & gas companies.The breaks would effectively rel...

Aug 06, 2020

Alberta's new curriculum to focus on literacy, numeracy & social studies 'without political bias'

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's new vision for student learning will give them a foundation of literacy and numeracy, and a knowledge of the rich and diverse history of Alberta and ...

Aug 06, 2020

Open Farm Days returns next weekend across Alberta

Albertans have more opportunities to support local farmers and explore their own backyard this summer with Open Farm Days events taking place across the province.Open Farm Days will take place on Aug....

Aug 06, 2020

Alberta invests in three emissions reduction projects

Alberta's government is investing in projects it says will help industry reduce emissions, cut costs and create much-needed jobs.The province is investing $10 million into three projects through the T...

Aug 06, 2020

Driver dead after two vehicles crash into moose in Thorhild County

A woman is dead and a child in hospital after a crash with a moose north of Edmonton.Redwater RCMP two vehicles hit a moose around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 63 near Township Road 622.A media relea...

Aug 05, 2020

Alberta’s Wildlife Regulation updated

The provincial government says it is updating the Wildlife Regulation to improve wildlife conservation, enhance opportunities for hunters and trappers, and provide economic relief for outfitters.Alber...

Aug 05, 2020

Over $2.6 million in grant funding will support St. Mary River irrigation district

RAYMOND, AB- Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreehen announced Tuesday over $2.6 million in grant funding to support St. Mary River irrigation district.The grant is part of Alberta's $10 million Irriga...

Aug 05, 2020

Four irrigation projects worth almost $40 million announced for Taber area

TABER, AB- Alberta's Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda has announced three new irrigation-based projects are on the way for Taber and one for the Raymond area.The new projects are part of the $10 b...

Aug 05, 2020

Province announces $3.8M for renewal at the Hinton Training Centre

Work will commence shortly on $3.8 million in updates to maintain the Hinton Training Centre, the provincial government announced on Tuesday.This world-class facility develops and delivers technical a...

Aug 04, 2020

Insured damage costs rise to $522M for spring flood in Fort McMurray

EDMONTON - An April flood that led to the evacuation of several northern Alberta communities caused more than half a billion dollars in insured damage.The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the cost of t...

Aug 04, 2020