Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta to pay for COVID shots for health workers in policy reversal
Alberta's government says it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers in a partial policy reversal.It comes two months after the government said most Albertans, including h...
Aug 19, 2025
Alberta RCMP provides tips to avoid mail theft
Alberta RCMP are advising the public on ways to protect their mail from theft.This includes installing a mailbox that locks, which can help deflect thieves from taking mail. Residents should collect t...
Aug 19, 2025
Five things to know about the byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will return to his seat in the House of Commons in September, after winning a byelection in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot on Monday. H...
Aug 19, 2025
Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons
After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta.The Tory leader will represent the s...
Aug 18, 2025
Government providing $4.2 million for learning and mental health supports in First Nations schools
The Government of Alberta has appointed $4.2 million to improve learning and mental health supports for First Nations students in the province.As a result, the province is going to ensure First Nation...
Aug 18, 2025
Update 21: Alberta wildfire update
Cooler weather and rain have lowered wildfire activity in Alberta, allowing the province to send airtankers to help fight fires in New Brunswick.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 15)There are 52 w...
Aug 15, 2025
Smith says policy to stop disclosing government expense receipts could be reversed
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consider reversing a new policy that ends the public disclosure of expense receipts over $100 for ministers and other officials.Smith says the c...
Aug 15, 2025
Alberta Next Panel hosts heated event in Edmonton
A panel collecting public feedback on Alberta's grievances with the federal government struggled to keep an emotionally-charged crowd on topic at its third summer town hall.Premier Danielle Smith and ...
Aug 15, 2025
Judge to go ahead with review of Alberta separation question
A judge has denied an application to quash a review of a proposed Alberta referendum question on separation.Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby says it will benefit democracy to have a full hea...
Aug 14, 2025
Judge's decision on future of Alberta separation question review expected today
A judge is expected to decide today whether a special court review of a proposed Alberta referendum question on separation should go ahead.Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred t...
Aug 14, 2025