Category Archives: Alberta
Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support
Canada's western premiers say they've agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic corridors to connect provincial resources to international markets.The leaders from British Columbia, the Prairi...
May 23, 2025
New federal energy minister tells oil and gas executives it was for some quick wins
CALGARY - Canada's new energy minister walked into the lion's den in Calgary and spoke to oil and gas executives about Ottawa's plans to turn the country into an energy superpower. Tim Hodgson told a ...
May 23, 2025
More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada - even if almost two-thirds say they don't want that to happen. The Leger surve...
May 23, 2025
Information and Privacy Commissioner comments on emerging developments regarding PowerSchool cybersecurity incident
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta has become aware of new developments in regard to the PowerSchool cybersecurity incident in December 2024 that affected many ed...
May 22, 2025
Province launches new task force to cut red tape for sand and gravel operations
The Alberta government is launching a new task force aimed at cutting red tape and accelerating regulatory processes for sand and gravel operations to lay the foundation for faster approvals. The gove...
May 22, 2025
Western premiers to finish talks on trade, Arctic security in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE - Premiers from Western Canada are scheduled to wrap up a two-day conference in Yellowknife. The annual meeting of leaders from British Columbia, the Prairie provinces and the northern ter...
May 22, 2025
Alberta RCMP encouraging families discuss personal safety with their children
Alberta RCMP is encouraging families to discuss personal safety with their children.Mounties say as the weather gets warmer and kids spend more time outside, now is a good time to make sure they know ...
May 21, 2025
G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit
BANFF - Top economic officials from the G7 are gathering for a full day of closed-door discussions in Banff, Alta., to examine pressing topics including the global economy and the war in Ukraine. The ...
May 21, 2025
Western premiers meet in Yellowknife to talk trade, energy and Arctic security
YELLOWKNIFE - Premiers from Western Canada are to meet Wednesday to kick off a two-day conference in Yellowknife. Set to attend are Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, British Columbia's David Eby, Saskat...
May 21, 2025
Alberta reports 48 new cases of measles, nears 500-case mark since March
Alberta has confirmed 48 more cases of measles, bringing the province's total case count to 486 since the beginning of March.The province says all but two of the new cases of the highly contagious dis...
May 20, 2025