Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta invests $11.2 million to boost 2025 community programs
The Alberta Government invested over $11 million in grants to support community programs and events in 2025.As of August 22, the Province has supported 305 projects, with $6.5 million for 100 Communit...
Aug 25, 2025

Update 22: Alberta wildfire update
There are no out-of-control wildfires in Alberta, and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping firefighters make good progress.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 22)There are 47 wildfires currentl...
Aug 22, 2025

Alberta government announces details on COVID-19 vaccination program
CALGARY - The Alberta government has now confirmed that for those who must pay for the cost of a COVID-19 vaccine shot this fall, the cost will be $100. The price is one of the details now rolled out ...
Aug 22, 2025

Smith says shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy prompted by union demands
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government's sudden shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy was prompted by union demands.Earlier this week, her health ministry said COVID-19 vaccine coverage wou...
Aug 22, 2025

Alberta hosting several major sporting events
Alberta's government says it is proud to welcome nine major national and international sporting events to the province this month and over the coming months.Officials say Alberta is a top destination ...
Aug 21, 2025

Taxpayers advocate applauds Alberta new expense reporting rules
An Alberta taxpayers advocate is applauding the provincial government's latest expense disclosure policy.Premier Danielle Smith's government says it's reverting to its previous rules after critics fro...
Aug 21, 2025

Provincial and federal governments create bursary to support early childhood educators
The provincial and federal governments have launched a new bursary program aimed to help early childhood educators advance their careers.This week they invested $3.3 million through the Canada-Alberta...
Aug 20, 2025

Province aiming to stop family violence before it starts
Alberta's government says it is supporting 31 community-based projects to prevent family violence across the province. Officials say family violence has devastating impacts and Alberta's government is...
Aug 20, 2025

Province shifting its expense disclosure policy, again
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government says it is shifting its expense disclosure policy, again.It comes after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility.Ear...
Aug 20, 2025

Alberta RCMP offers tips for new drivers
Alberta RCMP is reminding new motorists in the province to drive safe.Police say young and new drivers are more likely to be involved in collisions because of their age and inexperience, according to ...
Aug 20, 2025