Category Archives: Alberta
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts
Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs as the provinces are set to receive initial amounts starting Friday...
Aug 28, 2025
Central Albertans voice concerns to Alberta NDP at 'Better Together' town hall
The Alberta New Democrats heard the biggest concerns from central Albertans Wednesday night.With 400 registered attendees at the Red Deer 'Better Together' Town Hall, Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi ...
Aug 27, 2025
Farm goods store Peavey Mart to stage a comeback with Alberta locations this fall
Peavey Mart is making a comeback. A message posted to the farm goods retailer's website says the brand that closed all its stores earlier in the year is planning to reopen in select Alberta markets. T...
Aug 27, 2025
Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike
The group representing Alberta teachers says hopes are high that a deal will be reached as mediated talks resume before the school year gets underway.Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers...
Aug 25, 2025
Update 22: Alberta wildfire update
There are no out-of-control wildfires in Alberta, and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping firefighters make good progress.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 22)There are 47 wildfires currentl...
Aug 22, 2025
Alberta government announces details on COVID-19 vaccination program
CALGARY - The Alberta government has now confirmed that for those who must pay for the cost of a COVID-19 vaccine shot this fall, the cost will be $100. The price is one of the details now rolled out ...
Aug 22, 2025
Smith says shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy prompted by union demands
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government's sudden shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy was prompted by union demands.Earlier this week, her health ministry said COVID-19 vaccine coverage wou...
Aug 22, 2025
Alberta hosting several major sporting events
Alberta's government says it is proud to welcome nine major national and international sporting events to the province this month and over the coming months.Officials say Alberta is a top destination ...
Aug 21, 2025
Taxpayers advocate applauds Alberta new expense reporting rules
An Alberta taxpayers advocate is applauding the provincial government's latest expense disclosure policy.Premier Danielle Smith's government says it's reverting to its previous rules after critics fro...
Aug 21, 2025
Saputo first partnership to qualify for Alberta's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit
The Alberta government says Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is the first partnership to qualify for the province's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit. The government says the company did this by ...
Aug 20, 2025