Alberta

Alberta minister addresses communication concern over broad-based measles warning

Alberta's minister for primary health care says a measles warning was issued for an entire county last week after 17 people tested positive for the virus. Adriana LaGrange says that health officials m...

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Man related to Tumbler Ridge shooter arrested in Sylvan Lake

A 22-year-old man who police say is related to the Tumbler Ridge shooter was recently arrested in Sylvan Lake, west of Red Deer, on a warrant for attempted murder.Alberta RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Troy S...

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Two more recall petitions against Alberta politicians fail as 10 reach the deadline

At least two more recall petitions against Alberta politicians have failed. But that number may increase as 10 petitions are due to Elections Alberta today. The petitioner targeting Alberta's Indigeno...

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Alberta announces $1.4 billion increase for doctors in 2026 Budget

The Alberta government says it plans to make a "record investment" into physicians in its upcoming budget.The 2026 Budget proposes spending $7.7 billion in 2026-27, an increase of $1.4 billion, or 22 ...

Pattison Media Feb 23, 2026 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces new funding for physicians. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)

Alberta Municipalities responds to Premier Smith's televised address

Alberta Municipalities issued a statement on Friday following Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's televised address on Thursday.Alberta Municipalities President Dylan Bressey and the board of directors s...

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Tourist spending in Alberta reaches record $15.2 billion in 2025

For the second year in a row, Alberta set new records for visitor spending.The provincial government reports that tourists spent $15.2 billion in Alberta this past year, an increase of six per cent fr...

Pattison Media Feb 20, 2026 Lake Louise in Banff National Park is one of Alberta's most popular tourist destinations. (Image Credit: (c) Stevengaertner | Dreamstime.com)

Alberta Premier Smith defends referendum questions on immigration changes

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a suite of fall referendum questions aimed at immigration reform, saying ``not every newcomer is a net contributor'' to provincial coffers. Smith announced ...

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Recall petition against MLA Dyck falls short of signatures needed

Another recall petition in the province has not gathered enough signatures to kick a local politician out of their position in the Alberta legislature. United Conservative MLA for Grande Prairie and P...

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'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October

Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it ...

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UPDATE: WATCH, Premier Smith live press conference following TV address

UPDATE: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzatcqTA9Jw -- Albertans will be heading to the polls later this year, but not for an election. During a televised address on Thursday, Fe...

Pattison Media Feb 19, 2026 File photo of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)