Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund.The Heritage Fund Opportunities Corporation is to direct policy for the Heritage Fund, which will still be managed by the Alberta Investment Management Corp., or AIMCo.The Crown corporation is also mandated to ...

The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born prematurely and could have ongoing health issues.The Alberta Medical Association says expectant mothers can't access services in towns and cities across the province becaus...

The right to hunt bighorn sheep, Alberta's official mammal, has netted the province US$400,000 at auction.The Alberta government says it's a ``record-setting'' price and hopefully a sign of what's to come when seven more provincially issued special hunting licenses are auctioned next month in Salt Lake City, Utah.The l...

The Premier of Alberta says Canada must take serious and swift action when it comes to border security. Danielle Smith kicked off an unrelated press conference Wednesday afternoon by stating that the federal government should shut its borders with the United States of America in order to potentially avoid the impositio...

The Government of Alberta has launched a new tool, the Automatic Yes Toolkit, in an effort to reduce red tape and improve efficiency, prevent project delays, create jobs and drive economic growth throughout the province, while ensuring health, environment and safety protections remain in place. The toolkit is intended ...

Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, is travelling to Japan in an effort to promote Alberta's environmental and energy track record and advance new partnerships with the country. She will be joining representatives from Energy for a Secure Future, Indigenous leaders and industry officials. Durin...

In an effort to make sure all students, including those from the Jewish community, feel safe, welcome and cared for in classrooms, the Government of Alberta will begin to ensure that the new draft Grades 7 to 9 social studies curriculum will teach students about the prejudice that groups face. As a part of the curricul...

The provincial government is providing more funding to support Jasper's recovery from last summer's wildfire.On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Alberta's government announced they are providing more than $12 million in matching funding with the Canadian Red Cross through the Red Cross' 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal (AWA)....

The RCMP continues to beef up border security along the Alberta-Montana border.Black Hawk helicopters will be utilized at the Coutts, Del Bonita, Carway, Chief Mountain, and Wild Horse ports of entry.Lisa Moreland, RCMP Assistant Commissioner of Federal Policing in the Northwest Region, says they will search for people...

Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen is travelling to Germany in an effort to promote Alberta's outdoors and the annual Minister's Special License Program. From Jan. 28-Feb. 2, Loewen will attend the Jagd and Hund show in Dortmund, Germany. While there, he is expected to connect with outdoor enthusiasts from arou...

Alberta's public pension manager has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program.The Alberta Investment Management Corporation says the company remains committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace.A company spokesperson declined to say wh...

Peavey Industries has confirmed that it will close 90 Peavey Mart locations and six MainStreet Hardware locations across Canada. The Red Deer-based company issued a statement just after 8 p.m. Monday after a day of speculation, which followed a report by website Retail Insider. 'Store closing' signs have been up at the...

EDMONTON - The organization representing Alberta physicians is calling out a government panel's COVID-19 report as "anti-science." Dr. Shelley Duggan, head of the Alberta Medical Association, says the report sows distrust by going against proven preventive health measures while promoting fringe methods. She s...

Earthquakes Canada is reporting there was a 4.5 magnitude earthquake which struck 30 km ENE of Lake Louise Sunday morning.The quake was detected at 4:39 a.m. with a depth of 1.0 km, and was lightly felt in both Lake Louise and Banff. No reports of damage have been received.The largest quake in the area, according to Ea...

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party's candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona.Nenshi didn't face any competition for the nomination and, if elected, would become the third NDP leader to represent the riding.It's the latest hurdle for the former Calgary mayor to get a seat in the legislature after ...

Another disability advocacy organization says its funding has been cut by the Alberta government.Trish Bowman, chief executive of Inclusion Alberta, said Wednesday the government informed her earlier this month it was cutting some of the grant funding that the group has received for decades.She said the cut totals more...

Alberta Blue Cross is challenging Albertans to embrace the cold and participate in Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5. On Winter Walk Day, everyone is encouraged to walk at least 15 minutes outside in an effort to promote and inspire a healthy culture across the province. "Winter Walk Day is a great initiative t...

Students in Alberta are being heralded as having the highest levels of financial literacy in the country.The 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) saw 20 countries, including eight Canadian provinces, take standardized tests for financial literacy.The results show that 15-year-olds in Alberta perfo...

National Non-Smoking Week is underway, and above all, it aims to underscore the cold, hard fact that 46,000 Canadians are dying from smoking-related causes each year.As the observance happens Jan. 19-25, and beyond, the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) continues to be concerned specifically, it says,...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been down in the United States recently, talking to U.S. President Donald Trump about his imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods, which are expected to start February 1. In a media discussion with Smith on Tuesday morning, she says the trade relationship with the United Sta...

Two communities in Alberta are the first to be apart of a new initiative to encourage citizens to be more involved in their area and help keep Alberta a safe place to work, live, and play.The provincial RCMP hosted Alberta Crimed Stoppers for their new Rural Sign Campaign for in both the City of Wetaskiwin and the Pika...

Alberta's government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.It's a move critics say means the province has declared open season on renewed coal mining.In a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator posted to its website Monday, Energy Minis...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed the U.S. tariff reprieve and called for strategic action in a statement on Jan. 20. - READ: Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau calls for unity - "Alberta is pleased to see that today President Donald Trump has decided to refrain from imposing ...

Alberta's Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, is travelling to Tennessee to promote the province's outdoors and the annual Minister's Special License Program. From Jan. 22-26, Loewen will attend the Safari Club International Convention Show in Nashville. While there, he and his team are expected to connect wit...

Premier Danielle Smith is in Washington, D.C. to solidify Alberta's role in North American energy, food and data security and to watch president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration from the Canadian Embassy. While in the U.S., government officials say she will meet with decision makers, governors, members of Congress and...

The top baby names in Alberta from 2024 are the same ones that have held the title for the past several years. Olivia and Noah are the provinces top baby names for the sixth consecutive year. This will be year 12 that Olivia has held the top spot, which is a record. The next longest reigning name was Ethan, at nine con...

Alberta seniors will get a discount this summer when visiting provincial parks.The Government of Alberta shared Friday that starting May 1, those ages 65+ will enjoy 25 per cent off camping fees at select campgrounds."We live in the most beautiful place on earth, and initiatives like these will make it easier than...

Nominations are open for Alberta's highest honour, the Alberta Order of Excellence.Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable community members, leaders and innovators for membership ahead of the Feb. 15 deadline.Members include Olympians, scientists, volunteers, leaders in business, and artists. A total of 220 Al...