Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta rewriting order banning school library books to protect classics: Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is rewriting a ministerial order directing school divisions to ban books containing sexually explicit content to ensure classic books stay on library...
Sep 02, 2025
Alberta RCMP shares online safety tips for 'First Day of School' posts
As students return to the classroom this week, Alberta RCMP encourages parents and guardians to be mindful about what they share online, especially regarding first day of school photos.In the last few...
Sep 02, 2025
Update 23: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 29, 3 p.m.)
With hot and dry conditions expected to continue through the long weekend, Albertans are advised to use caution when outdoors to prevent new wildfire starts.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 29)Th...
Aug 29, 2025
RCMP urge safe water practices as Albertans try to beat the heat
As a prolonged heat warning remains in effect for most of Alberta, the RCMP reminds the public to practice safe water habits while taking refuge from the heat.As residents try to find some relief or s...
Aug 29, 2025
Alberta launches new digital wallet and mobile health card
The UCP government is launching what they call the new Alberta Wallet.This will give Albertans the option to carry their Government of Alberta-issued documents on their phones.A mobile health card is ...
Aug 29, 2025
ATA: Kids will be in Alberta schools next week, despite impasse between teachers and UCP government
Alberta teachers and their employer are at an impasse on contract negotiations, but according to Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA), kids will be in school next week...
Aug 29, 2025
NDP reacts to "multibillion-dollar deficits"
Alberta's Opposition NDP is weighing in on an update to the province's oil-reliant budget as its deficit is expected to balloon to $6.5 billion. The finance minister has said oil prices, along with un...
Aug 28, 2025
Alberta on track for even bigger budget deficit, now at $6.5B
The bad news for Alberta's oil-reliant budget is set to get worse. Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening oil prices mean this year's projected budget deficit is expected to grow by $1.3 billion,...
Aug 28, 2025
AUPE and provincial government receive mediator's recommendation, ratification vote imminent
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and the Government of Alberta have received the mediator's recommendations for a settlement that would form a new collective bargaining agreement if it...
Aug 28, 2025
Livestock producers glowing about increased access to provincial low-cost loans
The Government of Alberta is increasing access to low-cost loans for livestock producers, and the industry seems fairly happy about it. The increase is specifically to the lending limit on the Feeder ...
Aug 28, 2025