Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta adds 15,000 jobs in April
A new report from Statistics Canada says Alberta was one of the country's leaders in employment growth last month.It says around 15,000 Albertans found work last month, 14,100 of whom came into full-t...
May 09, 2025
Gov't of Alberta non-compliant with FOIP Act, says Information and Privacy Commissioner
Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner has found the Government of Alberta is non-compliant with processing access to information requests under the FOIP Act.The finding comes after Diane McLe...
May 09, 2025
Alberta NDP raises alarm bells for Bill 55, but LaGrange silences claims
The Alberta NDP and other health-oriented groups say Bill 55, The Health Statutes Amendment Act, proposed by the provincial government, will destroy public health if passed.This comes following second...
May 09, 2025
Dutch mayor declares renewed friendship with Medicine Hat decades after liberation
A regiment based in Medicine Hat helped to free a Dutch city 80 years ago - and its mayor wants to create a bond of friendship so it's never forgotten.Over the course of five days in November 1944, th...
May 09, 2025
Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases
More than 300 people in Alberta have fallen ill from measles since March and a group of doctors are warning the virus could grow exponentially in the coming weeks. The Alberta government is reporting ...
May 08, 2025
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
EDMONTON - The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says he is looking forward to working with the new pope. William McGrattan told reporters at an Edmonton church that he has met ...
May 08, 2025
Federal-provincial grant investment improving inclusiveness in child-care facilities
Applications are open for the second round of the Inclusive Spaces Program Grant, part of an effort to create more inclusive and accessible child-care spaces in Alberta.Applications close June 13 and ...
May 08, 2025
Alberta government reaffirms support for youth during mental health week
This mental health week, the Government of Alberta is reminding young residents that help is out there, through initiatives like the Youth Suicide Prevention Program and Free Play for Kids Inc. Over 2...
May 08, 2025
Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's willing to risk a separation referendum to avert the growth of a political rival.Smith has said she doesn't support separating her province from Canada, but A...
May 08, 2025
Constitutional experts say Alberta referendum to separate from Canada would put country in unexplored territory
Constitutional experts say a vote in Alberta to separate from Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money to First Nations and national parks.Moves by Alberta Pre...
May 08, 2025