Category Archives: Alberta

Alberta proposes $18 million to expand fight against invasive species
The Government of Alberta is continuing its efforts to ensure invasive species stay out of the province.The 2025 provincial budget proposes spending $18.2 million over five years to expand Alberta's a...
Mar 07, 2025

Lethbridge unemployment improves to 5% in February
There was a small change in the unemployment rate in Lethbridge last month, as was the case for much of the country. Statistics Canada says five per cent of people in the Lethbridge area who were able...
Mar 07, 2025

Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program
The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags.Prime Minister Just...
Mar 07, 2025

Provincial government announces funding for food banks
The Alberta government announced on Thursday another $5 million would be added to help fund food security if this year's budget is passed.Since 2020, the provincial government has invested more than $...
Mar 06, 2025

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta say they have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding Alberta Health Services. They won't provide further details, but the investigation follows allega...
Mar 06, 2025

Provincial commission a possibility following public inquiry report on Alberta boxer's 2017 death
A public fatality inquiry recommends the Alberta government take over the commissioning of combative sports events.The report, which makes 13 other recommendations, was conducted following the 2017 de...
Mar 06, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith makes rounds on U.S. TV news shows to defend new booze rules
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is making the rounds on U.S. television networks, saying Canada has to look out for itself in the tariff war.Alberta and other provinces have announced they will stop bu...
Mar 06, 2025

Western Canada Lottery Corporation offers fraud prevention tips
March is here, and it's not just about the start of spring - it's also Fraud Prevention Month! Officials with Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) would like to remind players that you can only w...
Mar 06, 2025

Alberta RCMP marks Fraud Prevention Month
This March, Alberta RCMP are sharing information and resources in support of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign. Mounties say the campaign aim...
Mar 05, 2025

Alberta announces new border security measures
The Government of Alberta has announced new investments aimed at tightening up security at the Alberta-Montana border.It is committing $15 million over two years to create three new vehicle inspection...
Mar 05, 2025