Alberta

Provincial government budgets funding for University of Calgary veterinary diagnostic laboratory

The province says it has budgeted $9.5 million over three years to keep what it calls "a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory " operating at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary ...

May 27, 2025

Mandatory evacuation order issued for Swan Hills

A mandatory evacuation order is now in place for Swan Hills.The Town of Swan Hills issued the order the evening of Monday, May 26.It says in a social media post that wildfire has forced the evacuation...

May 26, 2025

Alberta government reports 600 cases of measles since early March

Alberta has seen more than 600 cases of measles since early March, as 19 more cases of the highly contagious disease have been confirmed.The province says 22 are still transmissible and all but two of...

May 26, 2025

Alberta's Smith calls three byelections where NDP leader, separatist leader to run

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called three byelections to take place on June 23.The three vacant ridings are Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton-Ellerslie and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.Opposition NDP L...

May 26, 2025

Premier Smith appoints ministers and MLAs to cabinet policy committees

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has unveiled the names of the ministers and MLAs who will serve on the government's cabinet policy committee.On Monday, Smith said she's proud of those who are stepping ...

May 26, 2025

Provincial government invests $17 million into youth employment supports

The Government of Alberta is investing $17 million into youth employment supports in the province including in Wetaskiwin.The province allocated $1.1 million into the Career Assistance Network in Weta...

May 26, 2025

Some residents in northern Alberta on alert as wildfires burn out of control

Residents of two areas in northern Alberta are on alert as out-of-control wildfires burn closer and closer to their homes.People living in Swan Hills, roughly 221 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, hav...

May 26, 2025

Alberta to begin mandatory mussel inspections June 1

Anyone planning on bringing boats with them as they travel this summer will need to undergo an inspection before entering Alberta.Starting June 1, Alberta will require mandatory inspections for zebra ...

May 26, 2025

Alberta changing rules to ensure 'age-appropriate' books in schools

Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure that only what it calls "age-appropriate'' books are available in school libraries.Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the move was spurre...

May 26, 2025

New grants aim to grow primary care in Alberta

New provincial grants totalling about $25 million are expected to support innovative, community-led projects to improve access to primary health care across Alberta.Alberta's government has announced ...

May 23, 2025