Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta launches Canada’s first watercraft dip tank in Dunmore to fight invasive aquatic species
Alberta is introducing Canada's first watercraft dip tank at its Dunmore inspection station as the province works to keep invasive aquatic species out of its waterways.The tank uses hot water to treat...
Aug 27, 2026 (Image Credit: GoA)
Middle East conflict, oil prices push Alberta's finances back in the black
Alberta's finances have swung back in the black after war in the Middle East sent global energy prices surging. The province's latest fiscal update predicts a $2-billion surplus, a huge turnaround fro...
Aug 27, 2026 President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Jason Nixon shares Alberta’s 2026-27 first quarter fiscal update and economic statement on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta - YouTube.)
Alberta's Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her technology minister are set to take part in a virtual town hall tonight about developing artificial intelligence data centres in the province. It's the third of ...
Aug 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Image Credit: ID 137795256 © Thekaikoro | Dreamstime.com)
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network receives $50 million
Federal funding has been renewed for the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) to the tune of $50 million. The money will allow CAAIN to continue its programming, which carrie...
Aug 26, 2026 (Image Credit: CAAIN)
Province invests $9 million into rural primary care
The Government of Alberta announced its investing $9 million in rural primary care.Officials say nearly $8 million of the investment is through the Rural Team Recruitment Grant to help rural clinics r...
Aug 26, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 123165715 © Fewerton | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta extends AgriStability participation for 2026, citing extreme moisture
The provincial government is extending the enrolment period for Alberta farmers in the 2026 AgriStability program.The move comes in light of extreme moisture faced by producers this spring and summer....
Aug 25, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 24473828 © Albertoloyo | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta's Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to get back to the negotiating table with the United States before its counter-tariffs take effect in two weeks. Smith says in a statement posted on...
Aug 25, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke alongside Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies, announcing new measures to accelerate homebuilding in Alberta, on July 29, 2026. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Alberta announces music commissioner to grow industry culturally, economically
Alberta has its first commissioner of music. The province says Jennifer Venance will fill the role. Venance has worked in the government developing the school curriculum, and has more than two decades...
Aug 24, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 192698665 © Rangizzz | Dreamstime.com)
Northern & Regional Economic Development funding available
Applications are being accepted again for the Alberta Government's Northern and Regional Economic Development program.Local businesses, municipalities, organizations and industries have until Nov. 19 ...
Aug 24, 2026 ID 154298308 © Nalidsa Sukprasert | Dreamstime.com (Image Credit: ID 154298308 © Nalidsa Sukprasert | Dreamstime.com)
Fish & Wildlife asking residents for help in controlling urban coyote populations
With summer coming to an end and fall around the corner, Alberta Fish and Wildlife is reminding pet owners about coyote safety.They say leading up to winter, coyotes are searching for food and may try...
Aug 23, 2026 ID 129431156 © Jim Cumming | Dreamstime.com (Image Credit: ID 129431156 © Jim Cumming | Dreamstime.com)