Category Archives: Alberta
Longest Ballot Committee adds 132 names onto candidates list for Battle River-Crowfoot byelection
An advocacy-protest group that broke its own record last week for putting the most candidates on an election ballot has now registered 132 for the federal Battle River-Crowfoot byelection in Alberta.E...
Jul 22, 2025
Solemn events planned to mark one year since 25,000 fled Jasper wildfire
JASPER, ALTA. - Today marks one year since roughly 25,000 tourists and residents of Jasper, Alta., were forced to flee on a single highway, after several runaway fires were discovered in Jasper Nation...
Jul 22, 2025
Alberta releases 2025 Trail Guide
The Government of Alberta has released its 2025 Trail Guide, a comprehensive document aimed at helping Albertans plan their next outdoor adventure."Public land use trails are a big part of what makes ...
Jul 21, 2025
Jasper mayor stands by critical wildfire report, expects no bad blood with province
The mayor of Jasper, Alta., says he stands by a report commissioned by his town that criticizes Premier Danielle Smith's government response to a wildfire that destroyed a third of the Rocky Mountain ...
Jul 21, 2025
Federal money provided to return unproductive farmland back to forest in Alberta
The federal government is providing over $100 million to help return unproductive Alberta farmland to its original forested state.Corey Hogan, parliamentary secretary to Canada's natural resources min...
Jul 21, 2025
AHS reports possible measles exposure at Gasoline Alley restaurant
Alberta Health Services is reporting Saturday there may have been exposure to a confirmed case of measles at the Gasoline Alley Tim Hortons/Wendy's location (100-139 Leva Avenue, Red Deer County).The ...
Jul 19, 2025
Record amount in the Heritage Fund says provincial government
The Government of Alberta says there's now $30 billion in Alberta's Heritage Fund, a new record.In a news release issued Friday, the provincial government says it is contributing $2.8 billion from the...
Jul 18, 2025
Parks Day in Alberta on July 19
Saturday, July 19 will mark Parks Day in Alberta.The day is meant to "highlight the benefits of parks and natural spaces across Canada" says a release from the province.The occasion has been celebrate...
Jul 18, 2025
Alberta now allowing cannabis sales at events with minors
Cannabis sales are now allowed at festivals and concerts in Alberta, even where minors are permitted.Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says it was recently directed by the Alberta government ...
Jul 18, 2025
Alberta-wide alert after opioids found in replica Xanax that killed teen
The RCMP is urging the public to watch out for a deadly supply of illegal opiates that closely resemble Xanax.Xanax is a prescription drug that is commonly used to treat anxiety and is opiate-free.Pub...
Jul 18, 2025