Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta separatists say they've collected enough signatures to trigger a referendum
Two Alberta separatists say their group has collected enough signatures from citizens to trigger a referendum on the province quitting Canada. Mitch Sylvestre says the group named Stay Free Alberta --...
Mar 31, 2026 Alberta Flag (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
WCLC reflects on Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is taking a look back on the work done during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.Throughout the month, they focused on building awareness, reducing stigma...
Mar 31, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Alberta and Saskatchewan relieved at strychnine allowance from feds
The Government of Alberta is pleased with Ottawa after the feds announced they will temporarily allow the use of strychnine to address gopher infestations.The solution to this gopher enigma is reporte...
Mar 31, 2026 A Richardson's ground squirrel, seen here in Saskatchewan's Grasslands National Park. (Image Credit: ID 261003872 © Doug Gordon | Dreamstime.com)
Police make largest fentanyl seizure in Lethbridge history
Authorities have made the largest seizure of fentanyl in Lethbridge's history.ALERT and Lethbridge Police Service shared Tuesday that they've seized just over 2.25 kilograms of the substance. It has a...
Mar 31, 2026 (Image Credit: ALERT)
Alberta calling for constitutional change to give provinces say over judge picks
Alberta's government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give provinces more of a say in how judges are appointed at the provincial level. It comes after Premier Danielle Smith and the ...
Mar 30, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery announce action to support changes to the process for appointing judges to provincial superior courts. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta-YoutTube)
Blackout rules regarding petitions being proposed by Alberta's government
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is proposing blackout rules on when citizens can launch petitions. Justice Minister Mickey Amery has outlined the changes in a bill now before the house. If...
Mar 30, 2026 Alberta Legislature
United Conservatives express patriotism after MLA supports separatist petition
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and members of her United Conservative government expressed their unwavering love for Canada today as the Opposition NDP accused them of harbouring a separatist. Municip...
Mar 30, 2026 Jason Stephan, MLA, Red Deer-South. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Alberta to increase maximum fine for animal abuse, allow inspections at groomers
Those found guilty of neglecting or abusing animals in Alberta could soon face much stiffer penalties. A bill tabled by Agriculture Minister R.J. Sigurdson would, if passed, increase the maximum fine ...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 48369745 © Aprescindere | Dreamstime.com)
Province allocating $720,000 to Restorative Justice initiatives
The province is investing funding into restorative justice programs to aid in holding offenders accountable and support healing for victims.Restorative justice is an alternative to formal court proces...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)
Alberta MAID limits would lead to suffering, signal lack of trust; practitioners
Twenty-five Edmonton and area medical professionals say they're concerned new Alberta limits on medical assistance in dying would cause needless suffering and put clinicians in ``ethically untenable''...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 179882456 © Cameracraft8 | Dreamstime.com)