Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta finance minister says he has not 'flip-flopped' on proposed pension change
EDMONTON - Finance Minister Nate Horner - after promising any stand-alone Alberta pension plan would not follow the contentious Quebec model, then saying it might, then saying it won't - told reporter...
Dec 08, 2023
FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup takes over Commonwealth
Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton is playing host to the FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup on Friday, December 8, and Saturday, December 9. Snowboarders from around the world, have come to compete and ri...
Dec 08, 2023
Fossil from Alberta badlands finds prey inside the stomach of young tyrannosaur
CALGARY - A dinosaur fossil found in the Alberta badlands has revealed new details about the diet of young meat-eating tyrannosaurs. The research, published Friday in the journal Science Advances, is ...
Dec 08, 2023
'Many Albertans' oppose leaving federal pension program while others need more information, officials say
EDMONTON, AB - Many Albertans were against leaving the federal pension program while others were in favour of a proposed Alberta Pension Plan during the province's first round of public engagement, of...
Dec 08, 2023
That’s a wrap, fall session of Alberta legislature adjourns
The fall sitting of the Alberta legislature is in the books. Politicians wrapped up the sitting this week, passing nine bills, including a bill mandating a referendum be held before the province proce...
Dec 07, 2023
'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment
CALGARY - TV traffic reporter Leslie Horton developed a thick skin over the years because of nasty feedback from viewers, but she unleashed a viral smackdown last week after she says one of them "cros...
Dec 07, 2023
Alberta reacts to federal emissions cap on oil and gas sector
Canada's oil and gas industry says the emissions cap framework announced by Ottawa could result in significant production curtailments by companies.The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAP...
Dec 07, 2023
Cap on greenhouse gas emissions singles out Alberta, Premier Smith says
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oilpatch singles out her province for punitive measures and she promises another court fight with the fed...
Dec 07, 2023
Provincial government taking action to prevent wildfires
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is investing $5 million into the Community Fireguard Program.The government is actively pursuing opportunities to increase wildfire preparedness after the blaz...
Dec 07, 2023
Alberta Health services appoints new President and CEO
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has named its new President and CEO. Athana Mentzelopoulos will take over the position previously held by Mauro Chies. Mentzelopoulos was previously the Ex...
Dec 07, 2023