Category Archives: Alberta
Sales increase for Alberta Open Farm Days
Organizers of Alberta Open Farm Days say the 2023 edition saw a decrease in visitors but an increase in on-farm sales.A post on the province's website says the sales total in 2023 was $299,000 compare...
Mar 11, 2024
Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP
CALGARY - Former Calgary Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an "immoral" United Conservative government...
Mar 11, 2024
Province invests $20 million in grant programming for graduates creating new technologies
The Alberta government is investing $20 million in grant programming to support graduates that are creating new technologies.The funding will support graduates from science, technology, engineering an...
Mar 11, 2024
First Nations Chiefs call for leftover oil and gas reclamation funds to stay in Alberta
The Chiefs of several First Nations in Alberta are asking that millions of dollars in federal funds stay in the province.Since May 2020, Ottawa allocated $1 billion for its Site Rehabilitation Program...
Mar 11, 2024
Avalanche warning extended for Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho National Parks and Kananaskis Country
Avalanche Canada is extending a Special Public Avalanche Warning for Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho National Parks and Kananaskis Country.Originally issued Feb. 29, the warning will apply through March 10....
Mar 09, 2024
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi announces plans for climate action and healthcare reform
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi has announced her plans for climate action and healthcare reform. For climate action in Alberta, she shared a detailed plan that does not include a cons...
Mar 08, 2024
Alberta has added 73,000 jobs since Sept. 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - New numbers from Statistics Canada show Alberta has been a leader in employment growth.Between September 2023 and February 2024, the agency reported that 73,000 jobs have been added i...
Mar 08, 2024
Alberta RCMP reminds drivers about the importance of seatbelts
Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers that "wearing a seatbelt remains one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself and others in a motor vehicle collision." In 2023, over 4,400 seatbelt...
Mar 08, 2024
Alberta RCMP say no charges after voter fraud probe into 2017 UCP leadership race
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP say there will be no charges following a probe into potential voter identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership race that saw former premier Jason Kenney el...
Mar 08, 2024
New amendment act aiming to modernize Alberta’s power grid
Alberta's government says it is modernizing the province's electricity system through legislation that will ensure Alberta's grid is affordable, reliable and sustainable.The Alberta government has pro...
Mar 07, 2024