Category Archives: Alberta

Don't throw your pumpkin in the woods or other natural areas.The Nature Conservancy of Canada says that's a really bad idea, as it could cause disease and death for wildlife.Mhairi McFarlane, NCC dire...

EDMONTON - Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen has resigned from cabinet amid concerns over his drinking.Dreeshen, in a short statement, says his "conduct'" with alcohol has become a distracti...

The Alberta government has introduced legislation to set a specific day for future provincial elections.A bill proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, will be the day Albertans go to t...

Adults could soon be able to responsibly enjoy a beer or a glass of wine in designated public areas in Alberta.The government's fifth Red Tape Reduction Implementation Bill proposes municipalities be ...

EDMONTON - Alberta is getting out of the online cannabis business and will instead let licensed retailers sell it via the internet.In addition, cannabis retailers would be allowed to sell some branded...

The former leader of Alberta's Wildrose Party wants to jump back into politics.Brian Jean says on social media that he is seeking the United Conservative nomination for the constituency of Fort McMurr...

Rodeo fans have now gathered in Red Deer this week to take in the country's premiere rodeo event, the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR).Officials note it's been 24 months since fans last gathered to watch t...

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is rejecting accusations that he is blaming the province's chief medical officer of health for Alberta's failures in the handling of the fourth wave of COVID-19. "The b...

A greater number of eligible Albertans will soon be able to receive a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.Premier Jason Kenney says, starting on Monday, November 8, the following groups will become eligi...

EDMONTON - The province with Canada's largest oil and gas industry has sent one of the country's smallest delegations to the international climate conference, where emissions from that industry are un...