Alberta

Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for 'permanent' gas tax subsidy

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is applauding the federal government for extending its, so-called, gas tax holiday until January 31, 2027. However, in congratulating Ottawa for the move, it's urging...

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Province invests $15 million into grants to support family violence programs

Three new funding streams have been created by the provincial government to help strengthen family violence programs.As a result, the Government of Alberta is investing $15 million into the trio of ne...

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Whopping 225,000 Albertans requested special ballots ahead of referendum

Voters are being reminded of changes to what they'll experience on Oct. 19, when they go to the ballot box for Alberta's controversial referendum.On Tuesday, Elections Alberta began mailing out refere...

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Alberta launches conservation licence plate

The Government of Alberta is launching a new licence plate to promote conservation, it announced Monday.Sales of the licence plate will be directed to the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA)."Alber...

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Food Banks Alberta critically in need of donations

Food Banks Alberta says their warehouse is critically low and is calling for corporate food donors and financial supporters to help restock the shelves.The warehouse supplies 112 member food banks acr...

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Separatists hold independence rally in lead-up to Alberta's birthday bash

Alberta separatists converged outside the legislature in Edmonton on Saturday afternoon ahead of the province's birthday, with many praying, listening to sermons and saying Alberta would be better off...

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As referendum nears, Danielle Smith to address celebration in Calgary

Premier Danielle Smith is set to speak in Calgary Sunday at an event marking Alberta Day.Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905.Various festivities are planned this weekend ahe...

Pattison Media Aug 30, 2026 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to reporters with fellow premiers at a press conference closing the Council of the Federation meetings in Charlottetown on Wednesday July 22, 2026. (Image Credit: Darren Calabrese | The Canadian Press)

Province to restore private property rights by removing 'unnecessary' barriers for producers

The Alberta government says it's restoring private property rights by removing Water Act approval requirements.Right now, producers say they're facing unnecessary barriers when it comes to how they ma...

Alberta premier to meet with U.S. officials next week amid trade war

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with U.S. officials next week, after recently saying she wants to see Canada double down on diplomacy and avoid any further escalations of their trade war...

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Nearly 100 dogs rescued from home in Fort McMurray

Bylaw officers have seized 97 dogs from a home in northern Alberta.The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says bylaw officers executed a search warrant at the home in Fort McMurray on Tuesday.It sa...

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