Category Archives: Alberta
Premier Smith appoints ministers and MLAs to cabinet policy committees
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has unveiled the names of the ministers and MLAs who will serve on the government's cabinet policy committee.On Monday, Smith said she's proud of those who are stepping ...
May 26, 2025
Provincial government invests $17 million into youth employment supports
The Government of Alberta is investing $17 million into youth employment supports in the province including in Wetaskiwin.The province allocated $1.1 million into the Career Assistance Network in Weta...
May 26, 2025
Some residents in northern Alberta on alert as wildfires burn out of control
Residents of two areas in northern Alberta are on alert as out-of-control wildfires burn closer and closer to their homes.People living in Swan Hills, roughly 221 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, hav...
May 26, 2025
Alberta changing rules to ensure 'age-appropriate' books in schools
Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure that only what it calls "age-appropriate'' books are available in school libraries.Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the move was spurre...
May 26, 2025
Alberta to begin mandatory mussel inspections June 1
Anyone planning on bringing boats with them as they travel this summer will need to undergo an inspection before entering Alberta.Starting June 1, Alberta will require mandatory inspections for zebra ...
May 26, 2025
New grants aim to grow primary care in Alberta
New provincial grants totalling about $25 million are expected to support innovative, community-led projects to improve access to primary health care across Alberta.Alberta's government has announced ...
May 23, 2025
Finance Minister Nate Horner to promote Alberta on the world stage
Finance Minister Nate Horner will travel to Europe May 25-June 5 to meet with Alberta's bond investors and the investment community.According to provincial officials, Minister Horner will meet with gr...
May 23, 2025
Alberta, Ottawa spending $7 million to fund six new urban wildfire teams
Alberta's public safety minister says provincial and federal funding will create six teams of urban wildfire crews across the province.Mike Ellis says having six more teams means Alberta will have eig...
May 23, 2025
Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7
OTTAWA - Wildlife officials in Alberta have a plan to keep delegates safe from bear encounters during the G7 meeting in Kananaskis, Alta., next month. This week, more than 200 local kids from began pl...
May 23, 2025
Alberta finance minister warns of public sector strike ahead of renewed union talks
Alberta's finance minister is warning there could be a labour disruption as negotiations are set to resume with the union representing thousands of government workers across the province.Nate Horner, ...
May 23, 2025