Alberta

Justice minister orders new trial for Alberta man convicted of murder in 1991

OTTAWA - The federal justice minister has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of second-degree murder in Alberta more than three decades ago. Roy Allan Sobotiak was sentenced to life imprisonment ...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 26, 2025

Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

OTTAWA - More than 28,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty. Alberta resid...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 26, 2025

Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers

Alberta's government plans to change and refine provincial licensing requirements for addictions services and treatment.Newly tabled legislation will define three types of bed-based addiction treatmen...

Feb 25, 2025

Premier Smith issues statement following infrastructure minister's resignation

Premier Danielle Smith issued a statement Tuesday following the resignation of Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie:"I have accepted the resignation of MLA Pete Guthrie from his position of Ministe...

Feb 25, 2025

Alberta cabinet minister Peter Guthrie quits post, citing concerns over procurement

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he is resigning from cabinet, citing concerns over procurement practices across government. He says as a backbencher, he'll be able to better serve h...

Tanner Smith Feb 25, 2025

Alberta's Legislative Assembly to reconvene on Tuesday

The Alberta Legislative Assembly will reconvene Tuesday, with all eyes set on this Thursday's provincial budget.The UCP say the legislation they intend to propose will increase clarity, efficiency and...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 24, 2025

Alberta announces $180 million for new addiction treatment centres

The Government of Alberta is looking at a major investment into addiction support services.Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that, as part of Budget 2025, the province would look to spend $180 millio...

Feb 24, 2025

Alberta increases funding for fire services training

Fire departments across Alberta will soon be able to access more money to support training efforts.The Government of Alberta is doubling funds for the Fire Services Training Program (FSTP) to $1 milli...

Feb 24, 2025

Alberta government pushing back against human trafficking

The Alberta government says it will recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Day by awarding $5.5 million to 19 organizations that fight human trafficking.The provincial grants will go to help support gr...

Erika Rolling Feb 22, 2025

Centre to End Trafficking in Persons opens in Calgary

The new Alberta Centre to End Trafficking in Persons (the Alberta Centre) opened in Calgary on Friday.The centre is the cornerstone recommendation of 'The Reading Stone,' a report released by the Albe...

Feb 21, 2025