Alberta

Alberta putting money into support for foster families

The Alberta government is providing funding aimed at easing strain on foster families.The province is adjusting various caregiver rates, effective June 1, 2024. Temporary and permanent caregivers have...

Jun 05, 2024

Alberta government elevating emergency medical service response

Alberta's government has finalized a new, Alberta-based air rescue contract that aims to ensure emergency air rescue services continue.Government officials say air ambulances play a critical role in A...

Jun 04, 2024

RCMP shares summer roadway safety reminders

As summer arrives, motorists can expect to see more semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles on the road, and the RCMP is urging drivers to be cautious as this traffick increases.S...

Jun 04, 2024

Alberta NDP says UCP must stop political interference with AER

The Alberta NDP is calling on the UCP government to stop what it says is political interference with the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and pass legislation to protect the Rocky Mountains from coal mi...

Jun 04, 2024

Province boosts funding for seniors housing program

The Government of Alberta has taken a step that it says will ensure more seniors can afford a place to live.As part of the 2024 provincial budget, they are increasing funding through the Lodge Assista...

Jun 04, 2024

Alberta government signs fresh 10-year contract with STARS air ambulance

The Alberta government on Tuesday extended its public-private partnership with Shock Trauma Air Rescue Services, known as STARS, via a fresh contract valued at $15 million per year for the next decade...

Jun 04, 2024

Health Minister LaGrange headed to San Diego for life sciences and biotechnology conference

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, who is also MLA for Red Deer-North, is headed to California to showcase the province's life sciences and biotechnology sectors.LaGrange, along with Nate Glubi...

Jun 01, 2024

ASIRT investigating after woman in police custody loses baby

KITSCOTY, Alta. - Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after a pregnant woman was given prescribed medication in cells then taken to hospital, where she lost her baby. The Alberta Serious Incide...

May 31, 2024

Alberta energy to be promoted at Tokyo summit

Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean will be attending the Japan Energy Summit and Exhibition in Tokyo next week to advocate for Alberta's potential as a leader in energy exports.Provincial offi...

May 31, 2024

Jury selection for Coutts blockade protesters accused of conspiracy to commit murder

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Jury selection is scheduled today for two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the 2022 border protest at Coutts, Alta.Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were arrest...

May 31, 2024