Category Archives: Alberta

Provincial government announces funding for food banks
The Alberta government announced on Thursday another $5 million would be added to help fund food security if this year's budget is passed.Since 2020, the provincial government has invested more than $...
Mar 06, 2025

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
Mounties in Alberta say they've launched an investigation following a complaint regarding Alberta Health Services. They won't provide further details, but the investigation follows allegations from th...
Mar 06, 2025

Provincial commission a possibility following public inquiry report on Alberta boxer's 2017 death
A public fatality inquiry recommends the Alberta government take over the commissioning of combative sports events.The report, which makes 13 other recommendations, was conducted following the 2017 de...
Mar 06, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith makes rounds on U.S. TV news shows to defend new booze rules
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is making the rounds on U.S. television networks, saying Canada has to look out for itself in the tariff war.Alberta and other provinces have announced they will stop bu...
Mar 06, 2025

Western Canada Lottery Corporation offers fraud prevention tips
March is here, and it's not just about the start of spring - it's also Fraud Prevention Month! Officials with Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) would like to remind players that you can only w...
Mar 06, 2025

Alberta RCMP marks Fraud Prevention Month
This March, Alberta RCMP are sharing information and resources in support of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign. Mounties say the campaign aim...
Mar 05, 2025

Alberta announces new border security measures
The Government of Alberta has announced new investments aimed at tightening up security at the Alberta-Montana border.It is committing $15 million over two years to create three new vehicle inspection...
Mar 05, 2025

Premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil
Premier Danielle Smith, in response to sweeping U.S. tariffs, is halting Alberta's purchase of U.S. goods, alcohol and gambling machines while opening her government up to free trade agreements with C...
Mar 05, 2025

Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once
Now that Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war, consumers can expect some prices to rise at the grocery store but not on all products, and not all at once.Gary Sands of the Federation of Independent ...
Mar 05, 2025

Alberta hires consultant to review Land and Property Rights Tribunal
The Government of Alberta has hired an external consultant to review the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) business processes in an effort to ensure they are effective and responsive to Alberta...
Mar 04, 2025