Category Archives: Alberta
Luck and a rooftop sprinkler saved a Jasper home and its neighbours from wildfire
JASPER, ALTA. - When locals on the far west side of Jasper, Alta., returned to their homes last August, they suddenly felt a great distance away from their small mountain town. Some have taken to call...
Jul 23, 2025
Changes to AgriStability, internal trade among discussion items at meeting of Canada's agriculture ministers
Canada's agriculture ministers agreed to some enhancements to the AgriStability program at a meeting held virtually on Thursday.A release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says the rate of compens...
Jul 23, 2025
New CEO to lead Assisted Living Alberta
The provincial government has announced Gord Johnston will lead Assisted Living Alberta as it transforms how the province cares for aging and vulnerable Albertans. After a nationwide competitive searc...
Jul 23, 2025
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame to induct special class of overdue names at 'Legends Unveiled'
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame will hold a first-time ever, very special ceremony this September, to induct a group of legends who should've had their name called by now.The event is called 'Legends ...
Jul 23, 2025
Province hoping to turn waste into economic growth
The Alberta government is hoping new funding will reduce and reuse waste and transform the province's resources into new products.As Alberta's circular economy continues to grow, provincial officials ...
Jul 23, 2025
Alberta and Yukon announce new partnership for economic cooperation
Alberta and the Yukon say they have committed to removing barriers so goods, services, workers and opportunity can flow freely across borders.Premier Danielle Smith and Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton si...
Jul 23, 2025
Stronger pipeline pact spans three provinces
Alberta and Ontario welcome Saskatchewan as the newest signatory this week to build pipelines and trade infrastructure across provincial borders and into global markets.Government officials say the me...
Jul 23, 2025
Grant programs expected to bring more doctors to rural Alberta over the next two years
Citizens in rural Alberta will have access to more doctors and care teams as the provincial government announced they've brought in 74 medical residents to provide care and more clinics to expand staf...
Jul 23, 2025
Housing starts in Alberta on pace to overtake record-setting year in 2024
The Government of Alberta says the province is leading the country in housing starts in 2025.According to the province, they're on track to build 30 per cent more than in 2024, which was a record sett...
Jul 23, 2025
Province invests in Innovation Catalyst Grant
The Alberta government says it is setting the province up for success, and investing in the next generation of innovators through the Innovation Catalyst Grant.By investing $2 million through the Inno...
Jul 23, 2025