Category Archives: Alberta

Ottawa announces funding for five Alberta carbon capture projects
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced $21.5 million in federal funding for five Alberta projects that aim to lower the cost of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions.The project...
Jul 04, 2025

Two multi-million-dollar winning lottery tickets purchased in Alberta
Check your lottery tickets because two Albertans are about to become much richer.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says two LOTTO 6/49 tickets in the province have won on the Classic Draw ...
Jul 04, 2025

‘Uniquely Canadian’: Stampede begins with parade led by country star Shania Twain
The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede.Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and...
Jul 04, 2025

Province announces $3M investment to support economic growth in rural communities
Alberta's government announced Thursday, an additional $3 million in grants for Indigenous and small communities to maximize opportunities in rural areas.To support local projects that promote innovat...
Jul 03, 2025

Province announces $4M investment for small and medium-sized manufacturers
Alberta's government has announced an investment of more than $4 million to help small and medium sized businesses boost their productivity and thrive across the province.Provincial officials say the ...
Jul 03, 2025

Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip-flop
Two coal companies suing Alberta's government over its mining policy flip-flop say they've reached a settlement agreement with the province.Notices published online by Evolve Power and Atrum Coal say ...
Jul 03, 2025

'Political petting zoo'; Politicos arrive to flip pancakes at Calgary Stampede
The first political pancakes have been flipped as party leaders from around Canada gather for the Calgary Stampede.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek led an early morning cr...
Jul 03, 2025

Alberta government announces new rules on cannabis and liquor
The provincial government has announced new rules around alcohol and cannabis in Alberta to remove red tape for small businesses and expand choices for consumers.This includes a change that allows liq...
Jul 02, 2025

Section of Banff National Park remains closed to visitors two weeks after rockfall
A section of a trail in Banff National Park remains closed to visitors two weeks after a rockfall killed two hikers and injured three more.Parks Canada spokeswoman Amy Krause says an area around Bow G...
Jul 02, 2025

Alberta names first chief of Independent Agency Police Service
The head of a new agency that will allow more municipalities to move away from the RCMP if they choose to do so has been appointed.The Government of Alberta has named Sat Parhar as the first chief of ...
Jul 02, 2025