Alberta

Provincial government supporting women in the trucking industry

As Alberta experiences a labour shortage in the commercial trucking industry, the province wants to address this issue by getting more women in this career.$2.8 million in funding will now be given to...

Feb 21, 2024

Province announces $3.85 million to support medical first responders

Medical first responders (MFR) across Alberta will be better supported in their efforts to keep people safe.The Government of Alberta has announced $3.85 million in funding, which Health Minister Adri...

Feb 21, 2024

Premier Danielle Smith TV address scheduled for Wednesday

Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to give a television address to Albertans on Wednesday evening.Her office shared the information on social media with a link to the government's website.It says Smi...

Erika Rolling Feb 20, 2024

Alberta NDP focussed on health care and affordability concerns in upcoming UCP budget

Alberta's Opposition says it's bracing for next week's provincial budget to be full of broken promises while failing to fix crumbling health-care and education systems.Premier Danielle Smith's United ...

Feb 20, 2024

PWPSD welcomes two new district principals for upcoming school year

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is appointing two new district principals for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.Mr. Mike Lauzon, the current Sexsmith Secondary School Principal who has been w...

Feb 20, 2024

Parking fees set to change at Alberta Health Services facilities

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced an upcoming change to its public parking rates.Effecting April 1, 2024, rates at sites across Alberta will go up in order to align with local markets and re...

Feb 20, 2024

Alberta declares early start to 2024 wildfire season, invests in 100 new firefighters for quick response

Alberta revealed plans to aggressively grow its firefighter ranks as it declared an early launch to the 2024 wildfire season Tuesday due to warmer than normal temperatures and below average precipitat...

Feb 20, 2024

Alberta Government launches workplace safety survey

The provincial government is looking for public input through a new workplace safety survey. The Alberta government is reviewing the Occupational Health and Safety Codes relating to:Workplace violence...

Feb 20, 2024

Alberta had highest inflation in January as electricity prices more than double

While the general growth in prices slowed in January 2024, Canadians, and in particular, Albertans, continue to feel the pitch.Statistics Canada released its report on the Consumer Price Index on Febr...

Feb 20, 2024

Three Albertans to be inducted into Order of Canada

Dozens of Canadians are set to receive the highest honour in the country, three of whom are from Alberta.Governor General Mary Simon announced that she will induct 61 people into the order, including ...

Feb 20, 2024