Category Archives: Alberta
Update 18: Alberta wildfire update
Wildfire activity is set to increase this weekend. Albertans are urged to take precautions to prevent wildfires caused by human activity.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 1)There are 61 wildfires ...
Aug 01, 2025
Alberta MLAs travel to Boston this weekend for National Conference of State Legislators
A trio of Alberta MLAs are headed to the National Conference of State Legislators in Boston this weekend.From Aug. 2-7, Glenn Van Dijken (Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock), and Chelsae Petrovic (Livingston...
Aug 01, 2025
New government study says province's regulations for cleaning up old coal mines failing to keep aquatic ecosystems free of contaminants
A new study by Alberta government scientists says the province's regulations for cleaning up old coal mines are failing to keep aquatic ecosystems free of contaminants.The peer-reviewed study looks in...
Aug 01, 2025
Podcast: Celebrating 50 years with the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind
For 50 exciting years, the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB) has been helping athletes achieve their utmost potential.And they hope to do it for 50 more.Executive Directo...
Aug 01, 2025
Alberta RCMP reminds motorists of safe driving tips ahead of long weekend
The Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists to be alert on the road and drive safe this long weekend.The first weekend of August marks Heritage Day long weekend and police are alerting the public to a fe...
Aug 01, 2025
Audit into 13 Alberta medical clinics charging membership fees
An audit into 13 Alberta medical clinics charging membership fees has found patients who pay are likely getting more thorough care from their doctors.The province launched the audit in 2023, after a C...
Jul 31, 2025
Province aiming to break the cycle of gender-based violence
The Alberta government says it is advancing its 10-year strategy, Building on Our Strengths, by investing in programs that help men and boys prevent gender-based violence.The province says it is inves...
Jul 31, 2025
Alberta removing requirement for temporary diversion licenses for riparian restoration projects
Officials with Alberta's government say communities and businesses can now spend more time restoring watersheds and less time filling out government forms.To ensure that plants receive the water they ...
Jul 31, 2025
Australia reopens market to Canadian beef
For the first time since 2003, Australia has opened its market to beef and beef products from Canada.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a news release this is "opening a door to a key Indo-Pa...
Jul 31, 2025
Citizen Initiative Petition issued
A group organized by a former deputy premier can now start gathering signatures on a petition to have Alberta declare its official policy is to remain in Canada. The province's chief electoral officer...
Jul 30, 2025