Alberta

Update 23: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 29, 3 p.m.)

With hot and dry conditions expected to continue through the long weekend, Albertans are advised to use caution when outdoors to prevent new wildfire starts.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 29)Th...

Aug 29, 2025

RCMP urge safe water practices as Albertans try to beat the heat

As a prolonged heat warning remains in effect for most of Alberta, the RCMP reminds the public to practice safe water habits while taking refuge from the heat.As residents try to find some relief or s...

Josh Hall Aug 29, 2025

Alberta launches new digital wallet and mobile health card

The UCP government is launching what they call the new Alberta Wallet.This will give Albertans the option to carry their Government of Alberta-issued documents on their phones.A mobile health card is ...

Josh Hall Aug 29, 2025

ATA: Kids will be in Alberta schools next week, despite impasse between teachers and UCP government

Alberta teachers and their employer are at an impasse on contract negotiations, but according to Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA), kids will be in school next week...

Josh Hall Aug 29, 2025

NDP reacts to "multibillion-dollar deficits"

Alberta's Opposition NDP is weighing in on an update to the province's oil-reliant budget as its deficit is expected to balloon to $6.5 billion.The finance minister has said oil prices, along with unc...

Aug 28, 2025

Alberta on track for even bigger budget deficit, now at $6.5B

The bad news for Alberta's oil-reliant budget is set to get worse.Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening oil prices mean this year's projected budget deficit is expected to grow by $1.3 billion, ...

Josh Hall Aug 28, 2025

AUPE and provincial government receive mediator's recommendation, ratification vote imminent

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and the Government of Alberta have received the mediator's recommendations for a settlement that would form a new collective bargaining agreement if it...

Josh Hall Aug 28, 2025

Livestock producers glowing about increased access to provincial low-cost loans

The Government of Alberta is increasing access to low-cost loans for livestock producers, and the industry seems fairly happy about it.The increase is specifically to the lending limit on the Feeder A...

Aug 28, 2025

As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts

Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs as the provinces are set to receive initial amounts starting Friday...

Aug 28, 2025

Central Albertans voice concerns to Alberta NDP at 'Better Together' town hall

The Alberta New Democrats heard the biggest concerns from central Albertans Wednesday night.With 400 registered attendees at the Red Deer 'Better Together' Town Hall, Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi ...

Aug 27, 2025