Category Archives: Alberta
70 bricks of suspect cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing
The Canada Border Services Agency shared Thursday that it recently seized 86.9 kg of suspected cocaine at the Coutts border crossing.CBSA officers were examining a commercial truck on Feb. 15; it had ...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: CBSA)
April 7 next date for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, for those at higher risk
The Government of Alberta is reminding Albertans of upcoming eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations.Starting April 7, eligible Albertans can receive an additional immunization at no cost at participati...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Canadian Press)
Earthquake hits north of Edmonton
There was an earthquake in Alberta on April 1, and that's no joke.According to Earthquakes Canada, the Magnitude 4.5 tremor struck around 5:30 p.m., 18 km northeast of Morinville.There are reports of ...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 170461447 © Petrovich11 | Dreamstime.com)
Province allocates $9 million to local seed co-operatives
The provincial government announced they're investing $9 million over the next three years for capital projects at local seed co-operatives to help address aging infrastructure. If passed, the funds w...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 104450472 © Tomas Nevesely | Dreamstime.com)
Province invests over $4 million into electronic monitoring program
The provincial government is set to invest $4.1 million over three years into its electronic monitoring program.The investment, which comes from the 2026 budget, will expand the program for further su...
Apr 01, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 32295112 | Alberta © Wellesenterprises | Dreamstime.com)
Political neutrality mandate in Alberta classrooms offensive to teachers, union says
The president of the teachers union in Alberta says the government's suggestion that educators don't act with integrity or present issues in a balanced way is offensive. Education Minister Demetrios N...
Apr 01, 2026 Alberta Legislature
Alberta moving to regulate temporary foreign worker program registration rules
Alberta's government is proposing changes to give it more oversight on who hires temporary foreign workers. Jobs Minister Joseph Schow has introduced a bill that, if passed, will require businesses to...
Apr 01, 2026 Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow introduced legislation to increase provincial control over immigration. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta - YouTube)
Alberta launches its own whisky identity
The Government of Alberta is launching what it calls the brand power Alberta whisky deserves.Bill 24: the Alberta Whisky Act, defines and protects what can be labelled as 'Alberta whisky' the province...
Mar 31, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 31352517 © Emil Zhelyazkov | Dreamstime.com)
Provincial government expands Educational Assistant Internship Program
The provincial government announced the expansion of its Educational Assistant Internship Program.This allows the Government of Alberta to give school boards across the province more access to trained...
Mar 31, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 14271463 © Keung1616 | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta to mandate teachers be balanced on all issues, pushing neutrality in schools
An Alberta bill tabled Tuesday aims to make sweeping changes to teacher conduct and education priority rules, including a new mandate for teachers to discuss all issues in a balanced and neutral way. ...
Mar 31, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)