Expanded access to testing and addiction medications under Bill 29 proposed
The Alberta government has introduced legislation aimed at improving access to health care by allowing some preventative testing without a referral and speeding up access…
Alberta tables bill to fast-track major project approvals
Alberta’s government has introduced legislation it says would speed up approvals for major projects deemed critical to the province’s economic future.
Alberta challenges Ottawa’s accounting in new Nature Strategy
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Grant Hunter says Ottawa’s new Nature Strategy fails to reflect provincial jurisdiction and does not properly account…
Alberta libraries raise concerns over proposed Bill 28 changes
Alberta’s public libraries are warning that proposed provincial legislation could undermine local control, limit access to materials and create new privacy concerns for users.
Alberta launches national trucking regulations hub to streamline cross-country hauling
Alberta is rolling out a new digital tool aimed at reducing regulatory confusion for truck drivers and improving the efficiency of moving goods across Canada.
Alberta invests $500,000 in fire training grants for local departments
Alberta’s government is providing $500,000 in funding to support fire services training across the province, with 90 municipalities, First Nations and Métis Settlements set to receive grants.
Alberta commits $22M to school safety upgrades and staff training
Alberta’s government is investing $22 million to improve school safety through infrastructure upgrades and enhanced staff training following a recent tragedy.
Alberta invests $28M to strengthen drought and flood protection
Alberta’s government is investing more than $28 million to help communities better withstand flooding and drought, with funding aimed at protecting homes, infrastructure and long-term water supply.
Netflix spotlight on Alberta filming locations boosts tourism interest
Alberta’s film and television industry is drawing global attention, with Netflix showcasing 28 filming locations across the province and helping drive tourism interest.
This is Alberta Whisky
Alberta’s government has introduced legislation aimed at defining and protecting what can be labelled as “Alberta Whisky,” in a move it says will strengthen the province’s global reputation…
Additional COVID-19 vaccine doses available April 7 for high-risk Albertans
Eligible Albertans at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness will be able to receive an additional vaccine dose at no cost starting April 7 through participating pharmacies…
Targeting weeds on oil and gas sites
Alberta will give its energy regulator new authority next month to enforce weed and pest control on oil and gas sites, in a move the province says is aimed at protecting farmland…
Expanding training program for educational assistants
Alberta’s government is expanding its Educational Assistant Internship Program this spring to increase access to trained support staff in classrooms and help school divisions…
Alberta launches Premier’s Investment Council to fast-track major projects
The Alberta government has created a new council aimed at accelerating major investment projects and strengthening coordination across ministries and agencies.
Alberta to open trades discovery centre for students
Alberta is launching a new skills centre in Calgary aimed at giving junior high and high school students hands-on exposure to careers in the skilled trades before they graduate.
Report projects up to $366 in annual vehicle insurance savings under care-first model
An independent report says Alberta drivers with basic auto insurance coverage could save up to $366 per vehicle each year under the province’s planned care-first insurance system.
Budget commits $247M to employment services, training supports
Alberta is set to invest nearly a quarter-billion dollars in employment and training supports under Budget 2026, a move the province says will help more residents find and keep meaningful work.
Alberta to add 60 community mental health, addiction recovery beds
The provincial government will add 60 community-based mental health and addiction recovery beds over two years in an effort to ease pressure on hospitals and improve patient flow.
Expanded Alberta Find a Provider website helps Albertans access primary care
Finding a primary care clinic, family doctor, nurse practitioner or registered midwife is now easier with the launch of the updated Alberta Find a Provider website.
Environment minister shouts out Alberta for global impact of environmental innovation
New awards from an industry-funded pot will help Alberta keep showering gifts of innovation on Planet Earth, the province’s environment minister said in a Thursday interview.