Category Archives: Alberta

Former United Conservative MLAs resuscitating Alberta's once-dominant PC Party
Two former members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party are resuscitating the province's once-dominant Progressive Conservative Party.Former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie and legis...
Jul 02, 2025

Leduc man arrested by ALERT on sexual exploitation charges; six victims identified so far
A 49-year-old man from Leduc, Alberta has been arrested for allegedly targeting girls in the Edmonton area.ALERT -- the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams -- and its Internet Child Exploitation (I...
Jul 02, 2025

Update 9: Alberta wildfire update
Warmer and drier conditions are returning across the province, which could increase the wildfire risk.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., June 30)There are 62 wildfires currently burning across Alberta i...
Jun 30, 2025

Citizen initiative application for anti-separation referendum approved
A Citizen Initiative application for an ani-separation referendum has been approved by Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure.As a result, a notice of initiative petition was issued by the ...
Jun 30, 2025

Province investing in Indigenous tourism
Alberta's government has announced a $6 million investment to support Indigenous-led tourism through Travel Alberta's renewed agreement with Indigenous Tourism Alberta.According to provincial official...
Jun 30, 2025

New income tax cut takes effect July 1 in Alberta
The Government of Alberta says its new tax cut will save families money.Effective July 1, 2025, the first $60,000 of income will be taxed at eight per cent, compared to the previous rate of 10 per cen...
Jun 30, 2025

Alberta government seeking advice to tackle classroom violence, aggression
Alberta's government is seeking advice to address violence and aggression in schools.Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says it's a serious problem as learning disruptions and mental health conce...
Jun 30, 2025

Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect
As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own.Beginning Friday, Premier...
Jun 30, 2025

Tips to protect your child from concussions this summer
According to Acute Care Alberta and Primary Care Alberta, falls are the leading cause of injuries leading to emergency department or urgent care centre visits for children in Alberta.With that being s...
Jun 28, 2025

Referendum panel gives Albertans a chance to 'steer the ship': MLA Wright
Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright says a planned summer tour to hear from Albertans on potential referendum topics is a great way for the Alberta government to engage from the bottom-up.Premier D...
Jun 27, 2025