Alberta

Municipal Affairs minister says municipalities in the Peace should be cheering Provincial Priorities Act

Albert's Minister of Municipal Affairs says he hopes municipalities in the Peace would be "cheering us on" when it comes to the government's Provincial Priorities Act.The government's website says thi...

Apr 18, 2024

Alberta introducing new electricity regulations

The provincial government is introducing new regulations to make electricity more affordable.Under the new regulations set to be introduced this spring, default electricity rates will be stabilized by...

Apr 18, 2024

Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner implements process changes for efficiency

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta has implemented two sets of process changes that they claim will improve timelines and support the office's work under its thre...

Apr 18, 2024

Nominations are open for the 2024 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

Nominations are open for the 2024 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards to recognize volunteers who make a lasting impact in their communities. The Government of Alberta made the announcement during Natio...

Apr 18, 2024

Health Minister LaGrange reveals plan with AMA for new compensation model for rural and family doctors

The provincial government has unveiled plans with the Alberta Medical Association on a new compensation model for rural generalist practicians and family physicians. Minister of Health Adriana LaGrang...

Apr 17, 2024

Alberta's Bill 18 increases federal funding odds for Medicine Hat, says minister

Medicine Hat is more likely to receive federal cash through proposed legislation that requires approval from the Alberta government for deals with Ottawa, municipal affairs minister Ric McIver said Tu...

Apr 16, 2024

TC Energy responding to pipeline incident near Edson

TC Energy Corp. says it is actively responding to an incident involving its NGTL natural gas pipeline system in west-central Alberta.The Calgary-based pipeline company did not provide further details ...

Apr 16, 2024

Kingpins or go-betweens? Jurors hear closing arguments in Coutts blockade trial

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A Crown prosecutor making the case against three men charged with mischief at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade told jurors Tuesday they don't have to determine the accused were p...

Tanner Smith Apr 16, 2024

Alberta third-best region for Canadian UFO sightings: study

Alberta is the third-best region for unidentified object sightings in Canada, according to a new study.Ontario was ranked highest at 2,539 cases, British Columbia reported 1,217 and Albertans reported...

Apr 16, 2024

Alberta municipal affairs minister considers council code changes, warns against weaponizing rules

Municipal affairs minister Ric McIver said Alberta's required council code of conduct bylaws are not meant to be weaponized as he confirmed Tuesday his ministry is considering changes."We'll try to im...

Apr 16, 2024