Alberta

Crop insurance premiums going up in 2025 says AFSC

AFSC says in a news release posted to its website that Alberta farmers can expect an increase in crop insurance premiums for this year. The company says, quote, "loss experience from previous dry year...

David Opinko Jan 21, 2025

Smith focused on Canada-U.S. trade deficit, not Trump tariff threats

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been down in the United States recently, talking to U.S. President Donald Trump about his imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods, which are expected to st...

Sheldon Spackman Jan 21, 2025

Premier Danielle Smith welcomes U.S. tariff reprieve but calls for action

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed the U.S. tariff reprieve and called for strategic action in a statement on Jan. 20. - READ: Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau c...

David Opinko Jan 20, 2025

Forestry and parks minister travelling to Tennessee to promote Alberta's outdoors

Alberta's Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, is travelling to Tennessee to promote the province's outdoors and the annual Minister's Special License Program. From Jan. 22-26, Loewen will att...

Jan 20, 2025

Premier Danielle Smith in Washington for inauguration and to promote Alberta relationship

Premier Danielle Smith is in Washington, D.C. to solidify Alberta's role in North American energy, food and data security and to watch president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration from the Canadian Emb...

Jan 20, 2025

Olivia & Noah once again Alberta's top baby names

The list of Alberta's most popular baby names was largely unchanged in 2024.The Government of Alberta says, for the record 12th year in a row, Olivia was the most common name given to a girl, while th...

Jan 20, 2025

Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecasted for tomorrow in Washington, D.C.Smith, who is sp...

Jan 20, 2025

Alberta seniors get 25% off at 142 campgrounds this summer

Alberta seniors will get a discount this summer when visiting provincial parks.The Government of Alberta shared Friday that starting May 1, those ages 65+ will enjoy 25 per cent off camping fees at se...

Jan 17, 2025

Nominate someone remarkable for the Alberta Order of Excellence

Nominations are open for Alberta's highest honour, the Alberta Order of Excellence.Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable community members, leaders and innovators for membership ahead of the...

Jan 17, 2025

Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil for 2023 spill

The Alberta Energy Regulator has laid nine charges against Imperial Oil almost two years after an estimated 5.3 million litres of toxic wastewater spilled from a pond at its Kearl oilsands mine north ...

Jan 17, 2025