Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta government announces new rules on cannabis and liquor
The provincial government has announced new rules around alcohol and cannabis in Alberta to remove red tape for small businesses and expand choices for consumers.This includes a change that allows liq...
Jul 02, 2025
Section of Banff National Park remains closed to visitors two weeks after rockfall
A section of a trail in Banff National Park remains closed to visitors two weeks after a rockfall killed two hikers and injured three more. Parks Canada spokeswoman Amy Krause says an area around Bow ...
Jul 02, 2025 Parks Canada
Alberta names first chief of Independent Agency Police Service
The head of a new agency that will allow more municipalities to move away from the RCMP if they choose to do so has been appointed.The Government of Alberta has named Sat Parhar as the first chief of ...
Jul 02, 2025
Former United Conservative MLAs resuscitating Alberta's once-dominant PC Party
Two former members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party are resuscitating the province's once-dominant Progressive Conservative Party.Former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie and legis...
Jul 02, 2025
Leduc man arrested by ALERT on sexual exploitation charges; six victims identified so far
A 49-year-old man from Leduc, Alberta has been arrested for allegedly targeting girls in the Edmonton area.ALERT -- the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams -- and its Internet Child Exploitation (I...
Jul 02, 2025
Update 9: Alberta wildfire update
Warmer and drier conditions are returning across the province, which could increase the wildfire risk.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., June 30)There are 62 wildfires currently burning across Alberta i...
Jun 30, 2025
Citizen initiative application for anti-separation referendum approved
A Citizen Initiative application for an ani-separation referendum has been approved by Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure.As a result, a notice of initiative petition was issued by the ...
Jun 30, 2025
Province investing in Indigenous tourism
Alberta's government has announced a $6 million investment to support Indigenous-led tourism through Travel Alberta's renewed agreement with Indigenous Tourism Alberta.According to provincial official...
Jun 30, 2025
New income tax cut takes effect July 1 in Alberta
The Government of Alberta says its new tax cut will save families money.Effective July 1, 2025, the first $60,000 of income will be taxed at eight per cent, compared to the previous rate of 10 per cen...
Jun 30, 2025
Alberta government seeking advice to tackle classroom violence, aggression
Alberta's government is seeking advice to address violence and aggression in schools.Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says it's a serious problem as learning disruptions and mental health conce...
Jun 30, 2025