Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta coal mine moves ahead without permits federal officials say are needed
Environmental groups are asking Ottawa to enforce its rules on an Alberta coal site that has started building an underground test mine without fisheries permits that officials have said are required. ...
Mar 07, 2024
Alberta government hunting down cyber threats with new website
Officials with the provincial government have announced a new website that connects Alberta cybersecurity leaders and supports organizations as they respond to threats. Government officials say the gl...
Mar 07, 2024
Alberta government says Budget 2024 supports students and classrooms
Officials with the provincial government say Budget 2024 supports Alberta students and families with essential investments to address rising enrolment and strengthen specialized learning supports. The...
Mar 07, 2024
New web service available to book campsites in Alberta
Camping enthusiasts in Alberta have a new online tool where they can book their trips.Alberta Parks introduced a new camping reservation platform this year. Officials said in the first 10 days since t...
Mar 07, 2024
Province asking water license users to switch to online service
The Government of Alberta is asking water license users to move their license online.Officials said there are roughly 25,000 water licenses in Alberta. Many of the licenses issued before Nov. 2021 sti...
Mar 07, 2024
Lawsuit takes on Alberta Energy Regulator, province over Kearl oilsands releases
EDMONTON - An Alberta First Nation has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the province's energy regulator and the government over releases from an oilsands mine, alleging the agency acted in bad faith a...
Mar 06, 2024
GP MLA launches campaign on foreign credential recognition system
The MLA for Grande Prairie is campaigning to get your feedback on the province's foreign credential recognition system.Nolan Dyck has launched Better for Newcomers to encourage discussion around Bill ...
Mar 06, 2024
Funding announced for drone coverage to assess crop damage
The Government of Alberta is embracing technology in the agriculture sector.If Budget 2024 passes, the province said it will provide Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) with $900,000 to ...
Mar 05, 2024
Alberta, Canada governments investing in high-speed internet for rural, Indigenous areas
The province is providing funds to bring high speed internet to over 22 thousand homes in Alberta.The Alberta and Canadian governments are investing more than $112 million to connect more than 22,500 ...
Mar 05, 2024
Alberta government supporting youths in sports
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta government has announced $8 million in funding to support kids in sports, should the proposed Budget 2024 be passed.The money would go to the Every Kid Can Play program, w...
Mar 05, 2024