Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta government defends $280K for new rug in premier's office
Alberta's government is defending a hefty bill to replace the rug in Premier Danielle Smith's office.The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20...
May 02, 2025

Alberta reports 17 more cases of measles, bringing total to 210
Alberta is reporting 17 new cases of measles, bringing the province's total to 210 since the beginning of March.The government says half the total cases have been recorded in the province's south zone...
May 02, 2025

Alberta government in 'final stages' of health-care revamp with new legislation
A year-and-a-half after announcing it would massively reorganize the health-care system, Alberta's government says it's now in the final stages of the still-controversial revamp.The United Conservativ...
May 02, 2025

Public library funding maintained in 2025 provincial budget
If passed, Alberta's Budget 2025 will maintain its funding levels for public libraries by investing $39 million to support them. The funding will be distributed to 225 library boards across the provin...
May 02, 2025

Sexual Violence Awareness Month promotes shared responsibility, culture of consent
In Alberta, the month of May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, a government initiative to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and promote a culture of consent.Both Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Cult...
May 02, 2025

Alberta RCMP encourage motorists to use caution during province-wide highway cleanup
Alberta RCMP are requesting motorists use caution while driving on provincial highways during a province-wide highway cleanup, taking place May 3 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. If weather prevents the cleanup,...
May 02, 2025

Budget 2025 set to increase employment service support
In Budget 2025, the Government of Alberta is allocating $185 million, an increase of almost $89 million, to expanding employment supports for Albertans and helping employers find, hire and train worke...
May 02, 2025

Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek to resign to allow Pierre Poilievre to run in his place
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle RiverCrowfoot riding in Alberta.Kurek says he is "temporar...
May 02, 2025

STARS mourns the passing of its founder during 40th year
STARS, the organization which provides life-saving helicopter transportation to those facing critical injuries, shared Thursday that its founder, Dr. Greg Powell, has died.Powell, whose inspiration fo...
May 01, 2025

Alberta's Smith says she doesn't see 'an appetite' for provincial pension plan
The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn't going anywhere -- at least for now.Premier Danielle Smith says she won't be putting the creation of a provincial pension plan to a refer...
May 01, 2025