Province
Province readies for 2022 wildfire season
The snow may still be on the ground but the Government of Alberta has deployed wildland firefighters and equipment across the province in preparation for the upcoming wildfire season. […]
Province
Province
Province ends Russian liquor sales to province’s stores
Following a directive from the government Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) say it is not accepting new stock of […]
COVID-19
Alberta lifting most remaining health restrictions Mar. 1
Restrictions lifting Mar. 1 Citing declining hospitalizations and healthcare system pressures, the Government of Alberta will move to Step 2 […]
People
UofA studying grief and pet loss among seniors
If you are a senior who lost a pet in 2021, University of Alberta researchers want to hear from you. […]
COVID-19
Restrictions Exemption Program comes to an end in Alberta
The UCP announced a three-step removal of COVID-19 restrictions starting at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday night. The province will remove further restrictions, including mandatory masks, at the end of the month, and others in step three are dependent on hospital numbers. […]
Province
Albertans invited to send Platinum Jubilee greetings to the Queen
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta is inviting Albertans to join the Platinum Jubilee celebrations by composing congratulatory messages for Queen Elizabeth II […]
Local News
CTF wants feds to lower gas taxes
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation called on the provincial and federal governments to provide gas tax relief for Albertans through lower gas taxes, following gas prices in the province soaring past $1.40 per litre. […]
Province
NDP and UCP accuse each other or political stunts over Safe Supply Committee
Alberta’s NDP Official Opposition walked away from a bi-partisan committee to study safe drug supply, claiming the panel is “a political exercise with a rigged outcome.” […]
COVID-19
Vaccine passport rollback coming – NDP want UCP to “show all evidence” to support it
Amid speculation that COVID-19 health restrictions, including a vaccine passport rollback, could happen within days or by the end of […]
Arts & Culture
Legislative Assembly launches Her Vision Inspires writing contest
The Her Vision Inspires essay contest invites women to identify in the essays specifically what they would do if they were a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. […]
Province
AHS announces DynaLife to deliver community lab services, opposition critical
Most Community Lab services across the province will be performed by DynaLife Medical Labs starting Canada Day. Alberta Health Services […]
Province
Traffic court changes postponed up to 120 days
A controversial move to change how and how long Albertans fought speeding tickets, scheduled to start Feb. 1, has been postponed for 90 to 120 days. […]
Local News
STARS Lottery has launched with more than $4.8 million in prizes
STARS Lottery launched its 29th edition Thursday, offering supporters a chance to win 2500 prizes with a value of more […]
Local News
AHS reverses decision on lab closure
Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced Wednesday night that it had reversed its decision to close the Morinville Clinic. On Monday, AHS […]
Crime & Police
Stolen and lost licence plates must now be reported before new one obtained
Effective Wednesday, Jan. 19, Albertans will have to report lost or stolen licence plates to the police before getting a new plate from a registry office. The government says the changes will accelerate auto theft investigations and protect officers and the public. […]
Local News
Alberta Fire Fighters Association raising awareness about cancer dangers
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month and the Alberta Fire Fighters Association (AFFA) is raising awareness about what they […]