Category Archives: Alberta
As strike looms, Alberta teachers say they'll return to bargaining once province does
With days to go until Alberta's teachers are set to strike, their union head said Thursday they will go back to the bargaining table when the province does.Jason Schilling with the Alberta Teachers' A...
Oct 02, 2025
Enbridge CEO urges tanker ban end, says no company will build 'pipeline to nowhere'
Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel says Ottawa would need to make a lot of changes before his company would be willing to build the West Coast bitumen pipeline the Alberta government is pitching.In a speech to th...
Oct 02, 2025
CIBC analysts applaud Alberta efforts to spur new pipeline, but doubt its success
Analysts at CIBC say they're doubtful Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's plan to spur development of a West Coast bitumen pipeline will succeed.They say in a report that they applaud the effort and are ...
Oct 02, 2025
September hotter than entire summer average across much of Alberta
Although September marks the beginning of fall, one weather agency says it was actually hotter than the rest of the summer.The Weather Network says much of Alberta was hit by a heat wave this past mon...
Oct 02, 2025
Province activates plan for critical government mail delivery during postal strike
The service interruption at Canada Post has prompted the Alberta government to take steps to ensure residents get important pieces of critical mail between them. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, mail is be...
Oct 01, 2025
Alberta plans to propose new oil pipeline to B.C. coast
The Alberta government says it plans to submit an application for a new oil pipeline to northwestern British Columbia in the spring of 2026.The proposal is to be filed to the new federal Major Project...
Oct 01, 2025
Alberta RCMP holds ceremony for Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day last Sunday
Last Sunday, Sept. 28, Alberta RCMP led the Government of Alberta's Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day.The ceremony took place at the Alberta Legislature south grounds, more specifically at the Pi...
Oct 01, 2025
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The ...
Oct 01, 2025
ATA responds to province's plans following strike vote results
Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) president Jason Schilling has issued the following statement regarding the Alberta government's response to teachers' impending strike, set to begin Oct. 6, 2025. "...
Sep 30, 2025
Province announces supports for parents and students through teacher strike
Alberta's government says it will be providing financial assistance and educational resources to support parents and students in the event of a teacher strike.On Monday night, the ATA announced that A...
Sep 30, 2025