Category Archives: Alberta
Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund. The Heritage Fund Opportunities Corporation is to direct policy for the Heritage Fund, wh...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies
The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born prematurely and could have ongoing health issues.The...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta holds auction, bidder ponies up S$400,000 to hunt a bighorn sheep
The right to hunt bighorn sheep, Alberta's official mammal, has netted the province US$400,000 at auction.The Alberta government says it's a ``record-setting'' price and hopefully a sign of what's to ...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta premier asks Ottawa to close its borders in wake of tariff threat
The Premier of Alberta says Canada must take serious and swift action when it comes to border security.Danielle Smith kicked off an unrelated press conference Wednesday afternoon by stating that the f...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta government introduces Automatic Yes Toolkit to reduce permit red tape
The Government of Alberta has launched a new tool, the Automatic Yes Toolkit, in an effort to reduce red tape and improve efficiency, prevent project delays, create jobs and drive economic growth thro...
Jan 29, 2025
Minister Schulz travelling to Japan to promote Alberta energy and international partnerships
Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, is travelling to Japan in an effort to promote Alberta's environmental and energy track record and advance new partnerships with the countr...
Jan 29, 2025
Government of Alberta introduces antisemitism teachings to junior high social studies
In an effort to make sure all students, including those from the Jewish community, feel safe, welcome and cared for in classrooms, the Government of Alberta will begin to ensure that the new draft Gra...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta matches Red Cross funding, provides $12 million more for Jasper recovery
The provincial government is providing more funding to support Jasper's recovery from last summer's wildfire.On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Alberta's government announced they are providing more than...
Jan 29, 2025
Minister Loewen travelling to Germany to promote special license program and Alberta's outdoors
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen is travelling to Germany in an effort to promote Alberta's outdoors and the annual Minister's Special License Program. From Jan. 28-Feb. 2, Loewen will atten...
Jan 28, 2025
Alberta pension manager fires 19 employees, including DEI program lead
Alberta's public pension manager has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program.The Alberta Investment Management Corporat...
Jan 28, 2025