Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta government puts money into non-profits
The Government of Alberta's 2024 budget includes an investment of $66 million into the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and Community Initiatives Program (CIP) in an effort to enhance com...
May 30, 2024
WestJet Encore flight disruptions averted after agreement reached
WestJet has averted disruptions to its low-cost Encore service that would have grounded flights out of many regional Alberta airports after a tentative agreement was reached Thursday with the union re...
May 30, 2024
Alberta to explore impacts of cannabis on youth
Alberta's government says it is working with drug policy experts, doctors and professors to examine the impacts of cannabis on youth 25 and under with the data that's become available since its legali...
May 30, 2024
Alberta’s spring legislature session wraps up with passage of four new bills
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government capped off the spring legislature sitting today after passing bills slammed by critics as undemocratic power grabs. One proposed law, which would...
May 30, 2024
Wildfire that forced thousands out of Fort McMurray officially under control
A wildfire that forced thousands from their homes in Fort McMurray earlier this month is now under control.Alberta Wildlife officials say the blaze remains less than six kilometres from the community ...
May 29, 2024
Contraband tobacco crime discussed at Alberta Chambers AGM in Red Deer, ahead of World No Tobacco Day
Tobacco was a hot topic this week at the Alberta Chambers of Commerce annual general meeting in Red Deer.Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH), along with the National Coalition Against Contraband ...
May 29, 2024
Top athletes recognized by provincial Sports Recognition Awards
The Government of Alberta has announced the recipients of the 2023 Sports Recognition Awards, and 14 athletes, four coaches, and two technical officials are taking home the title."The award recipients...
May 29, 2024
Provincial government aiming to improve Alberta’s trails through partnerships
The Alberta government has announced it is developing additional recreation and tourism opportunities on public land by investing $1 million in non-motorized trail improvements.According to provincial...
May 29, 2024
Amplifying young voices in the skilled trades
Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney has appointed an Advisory Council of Skilled Trades Youth Ambassadors (STYA).To build housing, expand infrastructure and address workforce shortages, gover...
May 28, 2024
UCP government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process. With the spr...
May 28, 2024