Alberta

Groups can again apply for Alberta Restorative Justice Grant

Applications are now open for the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant.This fiscal year, there is $720,000 available to supports initiatives which seek to hold offenders accountable and repair relationsh...

Jul 29, 2025

O-negative blood donors desperately needed nationwide

Canadian Blood Services is calling on all donors and potential donors with O-negative blood to donate as soon as possible.According to the organization, O-negative blood is vital in emergency care, be...

Jul 29, 2025

Nearly $11.6M in provincial grant money approved for central Alberta infrastructure projects

The Alberta government is directing nearly $11.6 million for 10 different projects in central Alberta though two different grant programs. Over $6.8 million will be going to six different projects fro...

Jordan Rein Jul 29, 2025 The Mud Creek Bridge project northwest of Caroline is set to receive $708,750 from the provincial Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). (Clearwater County)

Alberta Premier Smith, minister call for separation referendum question to be approved

Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held b...

Jul 29, 2025

Province urging Albertans to help keep invasive mussels out

Alberta's government is seeking feedback on an initiative to keep dangerous invasive mussels out of the province.According to provincial officials, Alberta is currently free of Zebra and Quagga mussel...

Jul 28, 2025

Alberta, provincial employee union agree to renewed mediation in last attempt at deal

Alberta and the union representing thousands of provincial government employees say they have agreed to a new round of mediated bargaining.Alberta Union of Provincial Employees president Guy Smith say...

Jul 28, 2025

Potential Alberta separation referendum question referred to judge for approval

A potential referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada has been referred to a judge for confirmation that the question doesn't violate the Constitution.The proposed question seeks a yes or ...

Sheldon Spackman Jul 28, 2025

Parents urged to keep children safe around windows and balconies

Officials with Primary Care Alberta are urging parents to help keep their children safe around windows and balconies this summer. As many Albertans cool off their homes by opening windows, open window...

Jul 27, 2025

CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada

It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looki...

Jul 26, 2025

Province touting record-level funding for the arts

The Alberta government says it's maintaining record-breaking funding for the arts sector in Budget 2025 with a $4.5 million investment to support artists through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.Pr...

Jul 25, 2025