Category Archives: Alberta

Minister Shulz to promote Alberta's approach to reducing methane emissions at COP 29
According to data from the Alberta Energy Regulator, the province has reduced its methane emissions by 52 per cent since 2014 while continuing to increase production.Officials say this is the message ...
Nov 07, 2024

Alberta RCMP encouraging motorists priority child seat safety
As November brings in colder temperatures and potentially hazardous road conditions, Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists to prioritize their children's safety.Mounties are reminding drivers that infan...
Nov 07, 2024

Policing costs for small municipalities going up 39%, but Alberta gov't will cover for one year
Alberta municipalities with fewer than 5,000 people will soon pay 39 per cent more for policing costs, but not before the Alberta government covers the increase for one year.The UCP announced in 2019 ...
Nov 06, 2024

Applications open for restorative justice program funding
The Government of Alberta has opened applications for a $720,000 investment into restorative justice programs through the Alberta Restorative Justice Grants.Non-profit organizations and municipalities...
Nov 06, 2024

Premier and minister of transportation comment on B.C. port work stoppage
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen have issued a joint statement regarding the West Coast ports work stoppage.The BC Maritime Employers...
Nov 06, 2024

Alberta Legislature hosts service of remembrance
A public service of remembrance will take place on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Alberta Legislature Building rotunda, hosted by the Honourable Nathan Cooper, speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta...
Nov 06, 2024

Premier Smith travelling to United Arab Emirates to promote Alberta energy and sustainability
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today to discuss potential investment and economic development opportunities for Alberta. While there, Smith will also at...
Nov 06, 2024

Province proposes new mortgage finance options, EV tax, and more
The Government of Alberta has proposed the Financial Statutes Amendment Act, which it says would provide alternative financing options for mortgages, make amendments to the Child and Family Benefit, s...
Nov 06, 2024

Alberta adding two electoral districts
EDMONTON - Alberta's surging population has the provincial government planning to add more seats to the legislature. Justice Minister Mickey Amery has introduced a bill that calls for the creation of ...
Nov 05, 2024

Alberta government recruiting specialists in transgender care
EDMONTON - Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says her department is actively trying to recruit physicians who specialize in transgender health care. Earlier this year, Premier Danielle Smith sa...
Nov 05, 2024