Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta government announces changes to get more instructors into classrooms
Alberta's government is making some changes to get more instructors into classrooms. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has introduced four new expedited teaching certificates to help qualified i...
12h ago Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides and Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall announced new pathways into the teaching profession April 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Alberta government-YouTube screenshot.)
Podcast: Calgary Liberal MP says feds working hard on affordability, but Alberta risks losing investment
Hear the full conversation with Parliamentary Secretary Corey Hogan on the April 24, 2026 episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast! --A Calgary MP is of the firm belief that now's the time for an 'e...
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Astronaut from Alberta set to go to space after another was part of Artemis II
An Albertan will be the next Canadian in space.The Canadian Space Agency says in a social media post that Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to the Crew-13 mission that will go to the International Space...
Apr 23, 2026 Joshua Kutryk (Image Credit: Canadian Space Agency/Facebook.)
Alberta launches website pushing referendum proposals on immigration, Constitution
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has launched a website to put the weight of the government's persuasive powers behind getting a democratic mandate for sweeping immigration reform. Smith says it's about...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 82371523 | Hand © roibul | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta tables bill to bump legislature seat count to 91 for boundaries redraw
Alberta is formally moving to boost its number of legislature seats. Premier Danielle Smith's government has introduced legislation to increase the number of seats to 91 from the current 87. The chang...
Apr 23, 2026 Boundaries for Alberta’s 87 Electoral Divisions came into effect on March 19, 2019. (Image Credit: Elections Alberta)
Alberta goverment shares possible vision for nuclear energy in the province
Alberta's utilities minister says a public feedback report that suggests support for nuclear energy is still not a ``slam dunk'' for the industry in the province. Nathan Neudorf spoke to reporters in ...
Apr 22, 2026 Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf released the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel’s findings on the potential for nuclear energy in the province. (Image Credit: Alberta government-YouTube screenshot)
Alberta NDP to participate in new boundaries review after calling it illegitimate
Alberta's Opposition NDP say they will participate in a new review of provincial riding maps even though they believe Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservatives are using the review to rig the next...
Apr 22, 2026 Alberta legislature
Alberta premier travelling to Europe to expand province's presence
Premier Danielle Smith is headed to Europe for a trip she says aims to attract investment, strengthen global partnerships, and promote Alberta as a reliable partner.The trip will last from April 23 to...
Apr 22, 2026
Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening
Alberta's government is lowering the age for breast cancer screening to those as young as 40, a move that opens the door to self-referral so more people can access publicly funded mammograms by next y...
Apr 22, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services Adriana LaGrange provide details about new supports for Albertans facing cancer. (Image Credit: Alberta government-YouTube screenshot)
Stars of Alberta award nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.The opening of nominations comes as National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25.The awards are intended to celebrate the extraordin...
Apr 22, 2026 Alberta's Lieutenant Governor, Salma Lakhani, is seen here presenting the 2022 Stars of Alberta Awards in Calgary on March 31, 2023. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)