Alberta

UPDATE: WATCH, Premier Smith live press conference following TV address

UPDATE: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzatcqTA9Jw -- Albertans will be heading to the polls later this year, but not for an election. During a televised address on Thursday, Fe...

Pattison Media Feb 19, 2026 File photo of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)

Province announces funding for Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service

The province is providing $1.5 million to the Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service for a new satellite detachment.The funding will ensure the Tsuut'ina police have modern facilities that can deliver effect...

Pattison Media Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service)

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address province in pre-budget TV broadcast

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province in a TV broadcast Thursday evening and is expected to discuss immigration. Smith said Wednesday that rapid population growth co...

The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

Third recall petition against Alberta politicians comes up short, another withdrawn

A third recall petition against a member of Alberta's legislature has failed, and another has been withdrawn. Casey Klein says her petition campaign against United Conservative Party backbencher Nolan...

Pattison Media Feb 18, 2026 Alberta Legislature

Canadian Muslims mark the start of Ramadan

Canadian Muslims are preparing to mark the start of Ramadan today. But one thing will be new about the most festive and holiest month in Islam. For the first time in two decades, Canada's approximatel...

Pattison Media Feb 18, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 179149038 © Fotokitas | Dreamstime.com)

Alberta petition on ending funding for private schools fails

A petition effort aimed at protecting public education by ending taxpayer funding to private schools has failed to garner the required number of signatures. Gordon McClure, Alberta's Chief Electoral O...

Pattison Media Feb 17, 2026 An empty school classroom. A petition regarding the funding of private schools in Alberta has failed. (Image Credit: (c) Woodysphotos | Dreamstime.com)

Noah & Olivia continue reign as Alberta's most popular baby names

It should come as no surprise at this point, but Albertans really like the names Noah and Olivia.Among the 52,000+ babies who were born in the province in 2025, Noah was the most popular boy's name, b...

Pattison Media Feb 17, 2026 Noah and Olivia were once again the most common names for newborn baby boys and girls in Alberta in 2025. (Image Credit: (c) Silverfish81 | Dreamstime.com)

Better call DAVID? AI chatbot gives legal advice in Alberta personal injury cases

EDMONTON - DAVID, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, answers a call before the first phone ring even finishes. "Hi," it says. "Did you reach out looking to speak with someone about an injur...

The Canadian Press Feb 17, 2026

2026 Alberta Winter Games set for this weekend

The 2026 Alberta Winter Games officially began on Friday.From now until Monday, the Lakeland Region will host over 2,400 athletes, coaches, and technical officials from across Alberta.They'll compete ...

Alberta government announces new technology to power province's energy future

Alberta's government announced this week it is investing $28 million into new technologies to help increase energy production while decreasing environmental impacts.Through the industry-funded TIER pr...