Alberta

Canadian fighter jets carrying out training exercises at CFB Suffield

Canadian fighter jets will be carrying out operations at CFB Suffield from Thursday to Monday, the National Defense department said.CF-188 Hornets based in Cold Lake will approach from Calgary en rout...

Mar 13, 2025

Oil and gas reserves in Alberta higher than previous AER estimates

A news release from the province says Alberta has bigger reserves of natural gas than first thought. New measurements of the gas in the Montney, Duvernay and Deep Basin areas has found that there are ...

Mar 13, 2025

Alberta government tables proposed changes to Wildlife Act

New legislation tabled by Alberta's government would make hunting in a wheelchair legal while also permitting kids as young as 12 to use guns to hunt without adults around.Forestry and Parks Minister ...

Mar 12, 2025

Province to boost school employment opportunities if Budget 2025 passes

New investments from Alberta's 2025 budget could mean employment expansions for Alberta Schools.If passed, Budget 2025 would work to address enrolment pressure on schools brought on by population grow...

Mar 12, 2025

Alberta RCMP reminding drivers to fasten their seatbelts

Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists that wearing a seatbelt saves lives.In 2024, the Alberta RCMP handed out almost 3,000 tickets due to seatbelt-related offences and are now offering tips for drivers...

Mar 12, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point as it warns trade uncertainty is already hurting the Canadian economy. The move marks the central bank's seventh consecutive inter...

Tanner Smith Mar 12, 2025

Premier Smith facing criticism over diplomatic approach to U.S. tariffs

Premier Danielle Smith is facing criticism for her diplomatic approach to the U.S. trade war as a harder line from her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford on Tuesday appeared, for the first time, to open th...

Mar 11, 2025

Premier Smith calls for urgent ministers meeting amid U.S. trade war

Premier Danielle Smith is calling for an urgent meeting with her counterparts and the prime minister to discuss the Canada-U.S. trade war amid hopes there is chance of talks that could lead to de-esca...

Mar 11, 2025

Ottawa, Alberta reach joint $70-million deal for homelessness response

Ottawa and Alberta have reached a new joint $70-million funding agreement to aid the province's response to homelessness.Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the funding is expected to boost shel...

Mar 11, 2025

Canadian product scan apps receiving a boost in downloads

As political leaders, businesses, and residents take their stance on the ongoing Canada-U.S tariff war; a movement has started from coast to coast of consumers boycotting American products. As a resul...

Tanner Smith Mar 11, 2025