Alberta

New drug for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension now available in Alberta

A new treatment for the rare disease known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is now available in Alberta.The provincial government shared Friday that patients will now be covered through the Sp...

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Report to show Albertans financial impact of separation

A report by the University of Calgary will inform voters on the financial cost of Alberta leaving Canada.The Government of Alberta announced Friday it has hired the institution's School of Public Poli...

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Alberta to lead Canada in economic growth in 2026 says ATB

ATB Financial says that "Alberta's economy continues to weather the geopolitical storm better than most." ATB is predicting that Alberta will lead the country in economic growth this year. It says in ...

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Alberta files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition

Alberta's government has filed its appeal of a judge's decision to throw out a petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada. Premier Danielle Smith criticized the ruling last month...

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Provincial government receives Corb Lund's 'Water Not Coal' citizen initiative petition

The Government of Alberta says they received Alberta musician Corb Lund's "Water Not Coal" citizen initiative petition and signature sheets.His petition, which needed to reach the threshold of 178,000...

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RCMP calling on parents to combat rising "online violent extremism"

The RCMP's Federal Policing Northwest Region are asking parents to be more vigilant with their children's online behaviour, following a rise in violent online groups across the country.The Northwest R...

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Alberta government orders stop to rebranding of paramedic service provider

Alberta's minister of hospitals says she has put an end to a contentious rebranding of the province's paramedic service provider. Acute Care Alberta announced last month that Emergency Health Services...

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Recall petitions against Alberta NDP MLA, former UCP cabinet minister dismissed

For the first time since October there are no active recall petitions looking to oust Alberta politicians from their seats in the legislature. Elections Alberta says the two outstanding petitions, tar...

Pattison Media Jun 10, 2026

Alberta politicians exploring putting taxpayers on hook for MLA E-scooter rides

An Alberta legislature committee is exploring whether to put taxpayers on the hook for work-related electric scooter and bike rides taken by politicians. Currently, elected officials and caucus staff ...

Alberta bars, restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol starting at 6 AM

New liquor rules could see Albertans be able to drink up soon after they wake up. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission says licensed bars, restaurants and other establishments can now se...