Category Archives: Alberta
Premier Smith facing criticism over diplomatic approach to U.S. tariffs
Premier Danielle Smith is facing criticism for her diplomatic approach to the U.S. trade war as a harder line from her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford on Tuesday appeared, for the first time, to open th...
Mar 11, 2025
Premier Smith calls for urgent ministers meeting amid U.S. trade war
Premier Danielle Smith is calling for an urgent meeting with her counterparts and the prime minister to discuss the Canada-U.S. trade war amid hopes there is chance of talks that could lead to de-esca...
Mar 11, 2025
Agriculture ministers say Team Canada approach to tariffs will continue as GGC expresses concern about trade war
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers says they will continue with a Team Canada approach in dealing with US tariffs. The ministers met in Ottawa on Thursday as part of what a rele...
Mar 11, 2025
Canadian product scan apps receiving a boost in downloads
As political leaders, businesses, and residents take their stance on the ongoing Canada-U.S tariff war; a movement has started from coast to coast of consumers boycotting American products.As a result...
Mar 11, 2025
Alberta and Canada reach agreement to increase funding for student meals
The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada have reached an agreement to supplement proposed provincial funding for student meals with $42 million in federal funding. The Canada-Alberta Nat...
Mar 11, 2025
Province announces EMS to move from AHS to Acute Care Alberta
Alberta's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will transition to Acute Care Alberta beginning on April 1, marking another step forward in the province's health care refocusing initiative. The provincial ...
Mar 11, 2025
Alberta approves new treatment for advanced prostate cancer
The Government of Alberta has made Pluvicto, a new radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced prostate cancer, available to Albertans in an effort to improve treatment access. A national pricing agree...
Mar 11, 2025
Newly independent MLA Scott Sinclair disappointed, but not ruling out return to UCP
A rural United Conservative backbencher kicked out of caucus last week for opposing the government's budget says he's disappointed but isn't ruling out a return to the party.Scott Sinclair, the now-in...
Mar 10, 2025
'Despicable'; NDP calls on Smith to cancel PragerU appearance with Ben Shapiro
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing calls to cancel a speaking appearance with conservative media personality Ben Shapiro at a fundraiser for Florida-based PragerU.PragerU, a conservative content...
Mar 10, 2025
Registered Nurses in Alberta sign new tentative agreement
More than 33,000 healthcare workers could be on their way to securing a new contract.United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) says it has reached a tentative agreement for its Registered Nurses and Registered P...
Mar 10, 2025