Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta's Legislative Assembly to reconvene on Tuesday
The Alberta Legislative Assembly will reconvene Tuesday, with all eyes set on this Thursday's provincial budget.The UCP say the legislation they intend to propose will increase clarity, efficiency and...
Feb 24, 2025
Alberta announces $180 million for new addiction treatment centres
The Government of Alberta is looking at a major investment into addiction support services.Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that, as part of Budget 2025, the province would look to spend $180 millio...
Feb 24, 2025
Alberta increases funding for fire services training
Fire departments across Alberta will soon be able to access more money to support training efforts.The Government of Alberta is doubling funds for the Fire Services Training Program (FSTP) to $1 milli...
Feb 24, 2025
Centre to End Trafficking in Persons opens in Calgary
The new Alberta Centre to End Trafficking in Persons (the Alberta Centre) opened in Calgary on Friday.The centre is the cornerstone recommendation of 'The Reading Stone,' a report released by the Albe...
Feb 21, 2025
Alberta surgical company's fees double public costs, according to AHS documents
EDMONTON - A private surgical company at the heart of allegations the Alberta government interfered to secure overpriced medical contracts was billing taxpayers more than twice as much per procedure t...
Feb 21, 2025
Alberta shares anti-racism efforts outlined in second annual report
Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism has released its second annual report, which highlights government actions taken over the past year to combat racism, celebrate diversity and advance the imple...
Feb 21, 2025
Nine beef research projects to share $6 million in funding
Results Driver Agriculture Research, Alberta Beef Producers and the Beef Cattle Research Council say that $6 million will go into beef research projects in Alberta. Nine projects will get funding. The...
Feb 21, 2025
Southern Alberta groups among 19 to receive anti-human trafficking funds
The Government of Alberta has announced funding for 19 organizations working to stop human trafficking and empower survivors. A total of $5.5 million will go to the organizations as the province says ...
Feb 21, 2025
Minister Jones promoting Alberta partnership in trip to United Arab Emirates
Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an effort to promote Alberta as a reliable trading partner and investment destination. Jones will me...
Feb 21, 2025
Alberta Sheriffs shut down Medicine Hat residence for drug activities
Provincial authorities on Thursday shut down a property in Medicine Hat's south end they said was home to illegal activities.The Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the owner of 48 Cameron...
Feb 20, 2025