Category Archives: Alberta
Update 11: Alberta wildfire update
Warm, windy weather is expected to be followed by a cool-down later this week, which could help in the ongoing fire fight.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 8)There are 41 wildfires currently burni...
Jul 08, 2025
Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province's energy mix.There have long been discussions about building ...
Jul 07, 2025
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.The agreements a...
Jul 07, 2025
Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements in Calgary today
CALGARY - The premiers of Alberta and Ontario will meet in Calgary today to sign two new memorandums of understanding. Danielle Smith's office says she and Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy pri...
Jul 07, 2025
Alberta Blue Cross and Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories share drowning prevention tips
Alberta Blue Cross and the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories are teaming up to help save lives this summer."We have a short summer season in Alberta and it's a great time to get ...
Jul 05, 2025
Update 10: Alberta wildfire update
Recent rainfall across northern Alberta has helped firefighters battling wildfires. However, lightning strikes have sparked new fires in recent days.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 4)There are 5...
Jul 04, 2025
Inmate dies in custody at Drumheller Institution
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) said Friday an inmate has died while in custody at Drumheller Institution.Donald Bernard Pepper, 49, began serving a sentence of two years and six months just ...
Jul 04, 2025
Study shows benefits of Virtual MD service
A Primary Care Alberta Service is being praised for its efforts treating patients without sending them to emergency departments.The Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine studied the PCA's Virtual MD ...
Jul 04, 2025
Information and Privacy Commissioner cites strengths and weaknesses in regulations to support new access and privacy laws
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has developed and published resources to assist Albertans in understanding and working with new legislation and regulations now in force.O...
Jul 04, 2025
First Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining.In an application for judicial review filed this week, S...
Jul 04, 2025