As wildfire season begins, the province says it is launching a new mitigation strategy.A release notes the strategy aligns with the national Canadian Wildland Fire Prevention and Mitigation Strategy, but addresses Alberta's unique landscape and community needs."Mitigating the negative impacts of wildfires on our c...

Alberta's government says it is investing $46 million into cutting-edge technologies that will safely reduce oilsands mine water and reclaim tailings ponds.According to the government, Alberta's oilsands produce some of the most responsible energy in the world. Provincial officials say the oilsands have drastically cut...

Albertans are being invited to help shape the future of the Ghost-Kananaskis region.According to a release from the provincial government, this is phase one of engagement on the draft vision and outcomes for how land should be managed in the southern Alberta area.Input can be given until June 5, with feedback used to f...

Strengthened governance, stronger protections and faster dispute resolutions are now in place for condo owners. That according to the Alberta government which says it is giving Albertans who own condos peace of mind with new rules to increase transparency, strengthen protections and provide a faster, court alternative...

An advocacy group in Alberta is speaking out about changes to the provincial healthcare system.Chris Galloway, executive director of Friends of Medicare, made a presentation in Lethbridge on Thursday, Mar. 5, to let the public know about the impacts that the implementation of Bill 11 could have.Also known as the Health...

Several provincial and territorial governments are banding together to strengthen grid reliability and energy security.A first-of-its-kind Partnership Agreement on Transmission Interties has been signed between the governments of B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I., Yukon,...

The Alberta Government shared Thursday that there has been a case of measles that went through the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre.They say various locations of the hospital are part of the exposure.Per the alert:Exposure time periods and specific locations:Triage March 1, 2026 8:10 - 10:40 p.m. (MST) Acute Care Wa...

The provincial government says Albertans have one more opportunity to share their thoughts on adding nuclear energy to Alberta's energy mix by completing an online survey.The Nuclear Energy Survey is open to all Albertans and will run from March 3 until March 24. The government says it will be one of the final engageme...

The part-owner of a company aimed at helping connect job seekers and employers in the skilled trades industry says workers are in high demand.Co-founder of the Energy Job Shop, Andrew Forster, said that in past, technology-based jobs may have been the path to follow to earn the most money; however, things are changing....

The Alberta government says it is developing a new incentive program to attract investment in the province's critical minerals sectors, as global demand continues to grow.Targeted for launch in 2027, provincial officials say the new incentive program is a key part of the government's Minerals Strategy and Action Plan. ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consult on doing away with twice-a-year clock changes. And she says if a switch is made, she would prefer going to permanent daylight time. Smith says she believes if you asked people if they want to stop changing their clocks, the question would likely get overwh...

Three more recall petitions against members of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative caucus have failed. The Red Deer resident targeting Primary Care Minister Adriana LaGrange says on social media that the campaign gathered just over 20 per cent of the more than 11,000 signatures it needed. Despite falli...

Alberta's teachers union was back in court today seeking an injunction against the province's back-to-work legislation last fall. If granted, the injunction would allow teachers to once again take job action, but Alberta Teachers' Association president Jason Schilling says that doesn't necessarily mean it's a step educ...

Alberta Hospitals Minister Matt Jones says he doesn't blame doctors for the delay in a core initiative to address extreme pressures in the province's emergency departments. Jones says he's optimistic the government and doctors can find a way to hire the emergency department triage liaison physicians he previously promi...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says with the province's neighbours to the west moving to adopt year-round daylight time, it's once again time to consider abandoning the practice of changing clocks twice a year.British Columbia Premier David Eby says his province will spring forward an hour for the final time Sunday in ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the war in Iran underscores the need for a new pipeline connecting her province's oil reserves to the West Coast. The threat of shipping disruptions have seen global oil prices jump since American-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend. Smith says any disruption in the Strait of Ho...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to walk back its restrictions on nicotine pouches, arguing the rules are a barrier for those trying to quit smoking. The pouches are sold behind the counter at pharmacies, and only one brand has been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Smith and one of her ministers...

Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes failing recall petitions against members of her caucus mean Albertans are feeling heard. Two dozen recall petitions were launched late last year against United Conservative Party legislature members, but so far none have been successful. Many were started after Smith's government u...

Recovery Alberta has reported that the number of syphilis cases within provincial correctional facilities has decreased.A total of 701 cases of syphilis were detected and treated in 2022 in the provinces' 10 jails, but by 2024, that number had decreased to 356.Angela Draude, senior operating officer of Correctional Hea...

If you are willing to stay up late tonight, you can witness a special lunar event.The Weather Network is offering tips on how to view the total lunar eclipse, which will take place early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026.Also known as a "blood moon," this is when Earth passes between the sun and the moon. A larg...

It's that time again, when RCMP look to the children of the nation for help naming their latest litter of puppies.The 13 puppies, which are trained in Innisfail, just south of Red Deer, are German Shepherds, and this year will each have names starting with the letter 'B.'Kids are encouraged to be as creative as possibl...

Elections Alberta says four more recall petitions against members of Premier Danielle Smith's caucus have failed. That means half of the two dozen petitions launched against United Conservative legislature members late last year have come up short. One of the unsuccessful campaigns confirmed by Elections Alberta was ag...

Alberta's finance minister is set to hit the road today to discuss a new provincial budget that is big on spending but also carries an eye-popping deficit of more than $9 billion. Nate Horner will discuss the budget with business leaders at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Horner tabled the spending document Thursday, ...

EDMONTON - Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled the province's latest budget on Thursday. Here are some of the highlights: - The government expects to take in $74.6 billion while spending $83.9 billion (including $2 billion set aside as a contin...

An Alberta man driving a separatist movement in the province says a live bullet was brought to his business as a death threat. R-C-M-P say they received a report in late January about a man bringing an item resembling a bullet to a business in Bonnyville, about 240 kilometres northeast of Edmonton. Police say they beli...

It's budget day in Alberta, and the overarching question is not whether the budget will show a deficit, but exactly how many billions of dollars in the red it will be. Premier Danielle Smith has signalled for weeks that the deficit is going to be, in her words, ``significant'' but has not provided a dollar figure. She ...

Alberta's government is aiming to beef up consumer protection for tourists by closing loopholes in hotel fee regulations. If passed, legislation introduced Wednesday by Tourism Minister Andrew Boitchenko would crack down on how destination marketing fees are charged and where they go. It would force accommodations to d...

The Alberta government is offering more details about how it plans to account for education ahead of Thursday's budget release. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says if passed, the budget will allocate $10.8 billion for education a seven per cent hike from last year. Premier Danielle Smith says the money will be...