Category Archives: Alberta

Calgary mayor says city considering replacing water pipe that ruptured
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor says the city is considering ways to strengthen a key water main for the long term, including replacing it altogether. Jyoti Gondek says in the spring the city could add a li...
Aug 09, 2024

'Extra hoops': Parks Canada's lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild
Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month's wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, followed modern rules dictating what the...
Aug 09, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update: August 8
Northern Alberta continues to experience warm, dry conditions. Heightened wildfire danger and activity is possible in the coming days. Highway 16 will be open for non-stop east-west traffic during day...
Aug 08, 2024

Doctors urge immediate action by the Alberta government to stabilize health care
An Alberta doctor advocacy group is calling on the provincial government to move quickly to stabilize emergency rooms and family clinics with fresh funding amid what they see as a dire situation for a...
Aug 08, 2024

New healthcare immigration pathway paying dividends for Alberta
Nearly 400 healthcare professionals have been nominated to come to Alberta since the launch of a new immigration stream.In April 2023, the Government of Alberta created a Dedicated Healthcare Pathway ...
Aug 08, 2024

Province aiming to strengthen Alberta’s sport legacy
Alberta is welcoming five additional major sporting events to the province, bringing the province's total to 21 major competitions in 2024.Government officials say the province is set to host a series...
Aug 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP recommends motorcyclists with a need for speed take it to the track
Alberta RCMP are reminding motorcyclists that modern motorcycles are extraordinarily powerful and capable of extreme acceleration and high speeds.In a controlled environment, like a race track, Mounti...
Aug 08, 2024

Calgary builders hope to work with city to reduce impact of new water restrictions
CALGARY - Calgary builders say they're glad the city has given them advance notice of a renewed water shutdown to help them cope with what has been a summer of setbacks that have cost millions of doll...
Aug 08, 2024

Alberta Government decries reduction of jobs funding, Ottawa says not a 'cut'
There will be less money flowing to Alberta to support jobs this year.The province's Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones is calling out what he says is "Ottawa's unexpected and unreasonable...
Aug 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP offer water safety tips in light of tragic weekend on Alberta waterways
This past August long weekend was tragic on Alberta waterways seeing the death of two people in unrelated incidents in the Slave Lake and Bonnyville areas of the province.Alberta RCMP note that whethe...
Aug 06, 2024