Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Arctic
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. NORAD base in northern Canada to bolster Arctic security. Smith says she pitched the idea at a recent meeting with fellow p...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta investing $53 million to expand child care spaces
The Alberta government is investing $53 million to expand child care spaces in the province. With growing demand for affordable child-care spaces in Alberta, the funding will go to the the Building Bl...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta expands $15/day childcare to all full-time licensed facilities
The Alberta government says many parents of young children are set to save more money on their childcare costs.As part of the $3.8 billion Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, the p...
Jan 30, 2025
Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund.The Heritage Fund Opportunities Corporation is to direct policy for the Heritage Fund, whi...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies
The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born prematurely and could have ongoing health issues.The...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta holds auction, bidder ponies up S$400,000 to hunt a bighorn sheep
The right to hunt bighorn sheep, Alberta's official mammal, has netted the province US$400,000 at auction.The Alberta government says it's a ``record-setting'' price and hopefully a sign of what's to ...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta premier asks Ottawa to close its borders in wake of tariff threat
The Premier of Alberta says Canada must take serious and swift action when it comes to border security.Danielle Smith kicked off an unrelated press conference Wednesday afternoon by stating that the f...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta government introduces Automatic Yes Toolkit to reduce permit red tape
The Government of Alberta has launched a new tool, the Automatic Yes Toolkit, in an effort to reduce red tape and improve efficiency, prevent project delays, create jobs and drive economic growth thro...
Jan 29, 2025
Minister Schulz travelling to Japan to promote Alberta energy and international partnerships
Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, is travelling to Japan in an effort to promote Alberta's environmental and energy track record and advance new partnerships with the countr...
Jan 29, 2025
Government of Alberta introduces antisemitism teachings to junior high social studies
In an effort to make sure all students, including those from the Jewish community, feel safe, welcome and cared for in classrooms, the Government of Alberta will begin to ensure that the new draft Gra...
Jan 29, 2025