Category Archives: Alberta
Calgary court hears possible resolution in case of death threat to prime minister
A Calgary man accused of posting an online threat to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected back in court next week with a possible deal on the table to resolve the matter. The lawyer for Jamie D...
Sep 25, 2026 The Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. (Image Credit: ID 3409047 © Ken Pilon | Dreamstime.com)
Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ends today, 673K requested
Today is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for Alberta's referendum. Elections Alberta says it will stop accepting applications as of midnight and that mail-in ballots must be returned by Oct...
Sep 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Elections Alberta)
Alberta government investing $14M into sport and recreation facilities
The Government of Alberta is investing $14 million into 20 sport and recreation projects across the province.The government has allocated the funding through its Active Communities Initiative, its fir...
Sep 24, 2026 Minister of Tourism and Sport Andrew Boitchenko announced a $14-million investment to support recreation and sport projects across the province. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)
Alberta RCMP share tips on youth grooming prevention
Throughout September Alberta RCMP is educating the public on online youth safety. As part of this initiative, RCMP shared tips on grooming, which occurs when an individual builds trust with a young pe...
Sep 23, 2026
Conservative's agriculture shadow minister condemns decision to ignore committee report
The federal Conservative's critic for agriculture is condemning Ottawa's repsonse to a standing committee report, deeming it a betrayal. Shadow minister and Foothills MP, John Barlow, said that reject...
Sep 23, 2026 (Image Credit: LNN File Photo)
Alberta field testing new curriculum aimed at strengthening career and financial skills
The Government of Alberta is field testing a new curriculum this school year to help prepare students for success in their future jobs.The province is making modern skills required for future careers ...
Sep 23, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 14271463 © Keung1616 | Dreamstime.com)
Canadian Taxpayers Federation welcomes three-month suspension of provincial fuel tax
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is glad to see the Province put a temporary freeze on a 13-cent-per-litre tax for gasoline and diesel. Premier Danielle Smith announced Tuesday that her government is...
Sep 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Canadian Taxpayers Federation)
Twelve Albertans competing in 48th WorldSkills Competition
A total of 12 Albertans are set to represent the country at the 48th WorldSkills Competition.From Sept. 22-27 in Shanghai, China, approximately 1,500 competitors from over 70 countries will compete in...
Sep 22, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 1757980 © Brian T. Young | Dreamstime.com)
Rural Albertans to receive greater access to specialized stroke rehabilitation
Stroke survivors in rural Alberta will have greater access to specialized rehabilitation care without having to travel long distances under a new province-wide initiative.The Post-Stroke Spasticity Ca...
Sep 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Piotr Adamowicz/Dreamstime.com)
Alberta moving cancer screening notifications to MyChart as paper letters phase out
Albertans are being encouraged to use MyChart as the province begins moving cancer screening invitations and reminders away from paper mail.Primary Care Alberta (PCA) says it will phase out mailed not...
Sep 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Andrey Popov/Dreamstime.com)