Alberta

Province increases support for vulnerable Albertans

The Government of Alberta is increasing financial benefits for people who depend on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Income Support and the Alberta Seniors Benefit, in order to keep...

Dec 15, 2023

RCMP advise of poor driving conditions along QEll

UPDATE: Dec. 15, 2:37 p.m.Three Hills RCMP are advising of poor driving conditions in their detachment area, including Kneehill County and Red Deer County.RCMP are responding to many collisions right ...

Dec 15, 2023

Province says replacement for MSI funding for municipalities will start in 2024

The provincial government says its Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) will launch in the new year.The province says this will provide Alberta Municipalities with "stable, predictable and sustain...

Dec 15, 2023

Alberta highlights 'significant progress' in anti-racism efforts

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has provided updates on its efforts to combat racism.Alberta's Anti-Racism Advisory Council (AARAC), launched in July 2022, has released its inaugural progre...

Dec 15, 2023

Alberta’s Auditor General releases 2023 Annual Report

Officials with the Alberta government say the Auditor General's December 2023 Report highlights the importance of effective processes, controls, and reporting to ensure the success of government progr...

Dec 14, 2023

Albertans voice priorities for new social studies curriculum in survey

EDMONTON, AB - A survey by Alberta Education showed that residents are hoping for a stronger focus on history and global events in the new social studies curriculum.Almost 13,000 questionnaires were c...

Dec 14, 2023

Alberta government announces pilot projects to improve responsible reclamation work

The Alberta government says it will launch new pilot projects that will test ways to speed up oil and gas well site reclamation while protecting the environment.Provincial officials say reclamation is...

Dec 14, 2023

Province announces change to reporting damages caused by collisions

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has announced a change in reporting damages caused by a vehicle collision.Starting on January 1, 2024, drivers will not have to report property damage from a c...

Dec 14, 2023

Alberta hunters encouraged to share wild meat with the food bank

Alberta Hunters Sharing Harvest is encouraging hunters with surplus harvest, to consider donating to the food bank. Through a program delivered and monitored by AHS, the Edmonton Food Bank is seeking ...

Dec 14, 2023

Information and Privacy Commissioner offers advice for tenant-landlord privacy & access issues

New guidance which addresses privacy and access issues for Alberta landlords and tenants was released Wednesday.The advice comes straight from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (O...

Dec 13, 2023