Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Premier Smith says Alberta working with feds where it can, despite differences
CALGARY, AB - Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is working closely with the federal government where it can, but in a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, said she emphasized her concerns ove...
Mar 13, 2024

Alberta amending tax rules to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workers
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would direct $10 million from this year's budget toward luring more workers to the province.The funds for the Alberta is Calling A...
Mar 13, 2024

Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP
CALGARY, AB - Former Calgary Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, March 11, 2024, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an "immoral" United Con...
Mar 11, 2024

Western Canada's cold snap in January caused $180 million in insurance damages
Extreme cold near the start of this year in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan has led to a damage bill that the Insurance Bureau of Canada says is more than $180 million. The bureau says abou...
Mar 11, 2024

Avalanche warning extended for Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho National Parks and Kananaskis Country
Avalanche Canada is extending a Special Public Avalanche Warning for Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho National Parks and Kananaskis Country. Originally issued Feb. 29, the warning will apply through March 10...
Mar 09, 2024

Parks Canada investigation finds no evidence of Banff cougar attack
BANFF, AB - Parks Canada says an investigation has turned up no evidence of a cougar attack reported last month in Banff National Park. Alberta Health Services has said emergency crews responded to th...
Mar 09, 2024

Clocks move ahead one hour Sunday morning
Daylight savings time is set to begin this weekend.At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, the clocks will move ahead by one hour.While devices such as smartphones and computers will likely update on ...
Mar 09, 2024

Funding announced for drone coverage to assess crop damage
The Government of Alberta is embracing technology in the agriculture sector.If Budget 2024 passes, the province said it will provide Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) with $900,000 to ...
Mar 05, 2024

Alberta government supporting youths in sports
The Alberta government has announced $8 million in funding to support kids in sports, should the proposed Budget 2024 be passed.The money would go to the Every Kid Can Play program, with the goal of r...
Mar 05, 2024