Category Archives: Alberta
Province unveils new official logo for Alberta Whisky
The Government of Alberta unveiled the official Alberta Whisky logo, which they say will serve as a trusted mark of a made-in-Alberta, premium world-class spirit.The logo, which was selected in collab...
Jul 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Government of Alberta/Supplied)
Verification to take place for separatist referendum petition
Elections Alberta says it will verify a separatist referendum petition by July 27, following a court ruling last week. The petition -- which was quashed in May over provincial law and First Nations co...
Jul 06, 2026 Jeffrey Rath shows his support for Mitch Sylvestre as he submits signatures for a separation referendum to Elections Alberta in Edmonton on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)
One dead following roadside altercation with Alberta RCMP northeast of Calgary
Alberta police say one person is dead following a roadside interaction near the community of Irricana, northeast of Calgary. Airdrie RCMP say officers were responding to a 911 call on Highway 9, just ...
Jul 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Darryl Dyck | The Canadian Press)
NDP's Nenshi supportive of public cash for Alberta pipeline, wants honesty from Smith
Alberta's Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith's plan for a new pipeline has his support, but he's calling on her to be honest about how much taxpayers could be on the hook for it. Naheed...
Jul 03, 2026
Record high rainfall prompts increased mosquito populations
Residents swatting away mosquitoes nonstop and asking themselves, "where do they keep coming from?" are not alone.According to researchers at the University of Alberta, the current heavy rain-extreme ...
Jul 03, 2026 ID 134370177 © Kwangmoo | Dreamstime.com (Image Credit: ID 134370177 © Kwangmoo | Dreamstime.com)
Elections Alberta deems 'Water Not Coal' petition unsuccessful
Elections Alberta announced that Alberta musician Corb Lund's "Water Not Coal" citizen initiative petition has been deemed unsuccessful. Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, determined t...
Jul 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 55924670 © Gajus | Dreamstime.com)
NDP's Nenshi supportive of public cash for Alberta pipeline, wants honesty from Smith
Alberta's Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith's plan for a new pipeline has his support, but he's calling on her to be honest about how much taxpayers could be on the hook for. Naheed Ne...
Jul 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Alberta pitches new bitumen pipeline to B.C. coast with TMX, Pembina partners
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has pitched a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast, just hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a deal with B.C. to make it possible. Smith and Carney stood ...
Jul 02, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, signs an MOU with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (Image Credit: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press)
Final investment announcement for the Greenlight Electricity Centre
Pembina Pipeline, Kineticor Asset Management and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners - partners in the Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership - announced Thursday their final investment ...
Jul 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Gov't of Alberta YouTube)
Albertans can now obtain new ID cards that replace provincial health cards
Albertans can now obtain their new driver's licenses or ID cards as the province introduces its new, redesigned cards.As reported a month ago, the province has rolled out the new cards as of July 2 th...
Jul 02, 2026 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)