Crime & Police

Alberta RCMP Highlights Programs for Sexual Violence Victims

During Sexual Violence Awareness Month in Alberta, the RCMP is drawing attention to programs available for victims of sexual violence. May was designated Sexual Violence Awareness Month in 2018 by the Government of Alberta, which aimed to combat sexual violence.  […]

Crime & Police

Albertans Call for Focus on Addressing Root Causes of Crime, Survey Shows

In a recent survey conducted by pollster Janet Brown for Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), it was revealed that Albertans remain deeply concerned about public safety in their communities and are urging the next provincial government to prioritize tackling the root causes of crimes. […]

Province

Elections Alberta recruiting for provincial election

Elections Alberta plans to hire 20,000 staff to deliver voting services across Alberta’s 87 electoral divisions for the upcoming provincial election. Their recruiting campaign kicked off on Monday to fill a number of positions, including Site Supervisors, Information Officers, Voting Officers, Record Clerks, Registration Officers, Ballot Box Clerks, and Site Monitors. […]

Arts & Culture

Province opens grants for Alberta Culture Days

Alberta Culture Days take place across the province this fall, and the Government of Alberta is now accepting grant applications for up to $10,000 to help pay for this fall’s events. […]

Province

RMA survey prompts statement from province on unpaid oil and gas taxes

A new survey by the Rural Municipalities Association (RMA) indicates rural municipalities in Alberta are currently owed $268 million  in unpaid oil and gas property tax. This amount is a 6.1% increase from 2021 tax year totals, and a 231.5% increase from the 2018 tax year, the first year the Association tracked this data.  […]

Province

Province introduces Alberta Firearms Act

The Government of Alberta has introduced the Alberta Firearms Act, which the UCP says follows through on a previous commitment to protecting Alberta’s legal firearms owners. The Act would strengthen Alberta’s ability to regulate, administer, and advocate for firearms owners. […]